Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Jun 29, 2021 - 12:34 PM
ADS Apps Aid SMS Needs with Flex Pricing
Aeronautical Data Systems’ Ergo resource-management iPad apps are upgraded and now available with flexible pricing.
Leonardo Miysis anti-missile system
Jun 29, 2021 - 11:25 AM
Global 7500 Customer Opts for Leonardo Anti-missile Pod
Leonardo has been contracted to install its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system on a Bombardier Global 7500.
Jun 28, 2021 - 11:42 AM
FAA Implements Internal Voluntary Reporting System
The creation of the Voluntary Safety Reporting Program for FAA's Aviation Safety workers comes at the behest of Congress in the wake of the Max crashes.
Jun 25, 2021 - 8:57 AM
AINsight: The ‘Right Stuff’ To Handle Stress
Stress is unavoidable for pilots, but it can be managed though preparation, anticipation, planning, communications, CRM, and time management.
Jun 21, 2021 - 12:17 PM
Transport Canada Recommends EEC Upgrades on Learjet 60s
A Transport Canada safety alert is advising operators of Learjet 60s equipped with older EECs to upgrade the units.
Embraer Praetor 600
Jun 21, 2021 - 12:15 PM
Emergency Vision System STC'd for Embraer Praetor Jets
VisionSafe’s Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS) is now STC’d for the Embraer Praetor 500 and 600.
Robert Sumwalt
Jun 18, 2021 - 8:00 AM
Sumwalt Reflects on Time with NTSB, Highlights Risk Management
Robert Sumwalt, who is stepping down from the National Transportation Safety Board this month after 15 years, stresses the need for procedural compliance.
Jun 17, 2021 - 9:53 AM
NTSB: Citation Descending at 31,000 fpm before Crash
The last ATC radar return of a Cessna Citation I/SP that crashed into a lake showed the aircraft at about 700 feet msl and descending at some 31,000 fpm.
Jun 17, 2021 - 9:39 AM
EASA Intros Human Factors to Rotorcraft Cockpit Design
EASA airworthiness authorities must now ensure that human factors are considered during the design and certification process of rotorcraft cockpits.
Jun 16, 2021 - 3:47 PM
ICAO Probe into Forced Diversion of a Ryanair 737 Progresses
Belarus and Poland have provided preliminary details in response to requests for information from ICAO.