Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Mar 26, 2021 - 1:40 PM
EASA Issues Guidance on Crew Vaccine Waiting Periods
EASA recommended 48-hour waiting periods after aircrew vaccinations and encouraged national authorities to refrain from setting different intervals.
Mar 26, 2021 - 12:45 PM
AINsight: Runway Excursions and Crosswind Takeoffs
A crosswind takeoff is a difficult maneuver that requires a lot of “rudder and stick” skills.
ABS Jets Prague
Mar 26, 2021 - 11:51 AM
First European FBO Earns IS-BAH Stage 3
Prague-based ABS Jets is the first European FBO to be awarded Stage 3 registration under IBAC’s International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling.
Mar 25, 2021 - 2:13 PM
2020 Accident Rate Raises Questions about Covid’s Safety Effect
The number of airline accidents fell in 2020, but last year’s 1.17 per million flight rate of frequency exceeded the five-year average by 0.33 points.
Mar 25, 2021 - 12:04 PM
EBAA: EU Must Prepare for Post-Covid Bizav Ops
EBAA is urging EU institutions and member states, as well as other stakeholders, to develop harmonized rules for the safe reopening of air travel.
Mar 24, 2021 - 1:42 PM
EASA Recommends Fuel Lever Mods for Airbus Helo Singles
Airbus developed fuel lever modification in the wake of fatal 2018 NYC "door off" helitour flight.
B-17
Mar 23, 2021 - 1:21 PM
NTSB: Close Passenger Revenue Loopholes in Part 91
NTSB addresses exceptions, exemptions, and perceived safety loopholes and shortcomings in passenger revenue Part 91 operations.
Mar 22, 2021 - 11:32 AM
ICAO Launching Campaign To Improve Notam Quality
ICAO is launching a campaign to improve Notam quality by pushing nations to purge ones that are more than three months old.
Robert Sumwalt
Mar 17, 2021 - 8:30 AM
NTSB Chair Pushes for More Helicopter IFR
In the wake of the Kobe Bryant crash report, NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt is pressing for more IFR helicopter operations.
AW139
Mar 16, 2021 - 8:15 PM
CHC AW139s To Fly with HTAWS In Brazil
CHC is partnering with Shell and Leonardo to launch Leonardo's Helicopter’s Enhanced Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System in Brazil.