Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Mar 16, 2021 - 10:53 AM
New SkyNet System Aims To Prevent Wrong Landings
SkyNet’s Reach LASAW (landing, approach, surveillance, warning) is aimed at heliport and airport operators.
LED Rotating beacon
Mar 15, 2021 - 5:22 PM
Florida Airport First To Install LED Rotating Beacon
Florida’s Boca Raton Airport (BCT) is the first in the country to install a Hali-Brite LED rotating beacon, the first of its kind to receive FAA Approval.
Mar 15, 2021 - 11:47 AM
Bombardier’s Demo Team Earns IS-BAO 3 Renewal
Bombardier’s aircraft operations demonstration team has renewed its Stage 3 registration under IBAC’s IS-BAO program.
Mar 8, 2021 - 2:39 PM
Singapore Airlines To Pioneer IATA Travel Pass Deployment
SIA passengers flying from Singapore to London from March 15 to 28 can opt to use Travel Pass to verify health status.
Mar 6, 2021 - 1:11 PM
Bell Moves To Remedy Cracked 505 Collectives, Restrictions
Bell said corrective actions for cracked collective sticks on its model 505 light single helicopter are currently in engineering review.
ID-ME
Mar 5, 2021 - 9:27 AM
Medical Emergency Digital ID Simplifies Vaccine Records
ID-ME's new Covid-19 vaccine passport resides on a simple, secure smartphone digital wallet.
Mar 3, 2021 - 11:19 AM
USHST Calls for Light Helo Stability, Autopilot Systems
The USHST has unveiled recommended practices document for developing stability augmentation systems and autopilots in light helicopters.
Mar 2, 2021 - 11:57 AM
Cracked Bell 505 Collectives Draw Second Emergency AD
Transport Canada is now mandating fluorescent penetrant inspections on Bell 505 collective sticks every 25 hours.
Mar 1, 2021 - 8:30 AM
Preparing for the Future of SMS
A week-long course hosted by NATA and the U.S. Transportation Safety Institute is designed to give tools to organizations as SMS rules loom.
Mar 1, 2021 - 8:00 AM
Building Strong Safety Culture with Human Factors Training
Psychological safety is the foundational building block of safety culture.