Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Yeti Airlines ATR72-500 aircraft
Jan 16, 2023 - 7:45 AM
Nepal Recovers Flight Recorders Following Fatal ATR 72 Crash
Search and rescue personnel in Nepal’s Kaski district recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders of Yeti Airlines Flight YT691 on January 16.
Jan 13, 2023 - 11:52 AM
U.S.-registered Bizjets Mark Fatal-accident-free Year
While there were no fatal accidents of U.S.-registered business jets in 2022, those registered outside the U.S. saw an increase in fatal mishaps.
Airbus UpNext fitted three external cameras to an A350-1000 for flight testing.
Jan 12, 2023 - 7:45 AM
Airbus Tests Autonomous Flight Diversions, Taxiway Support
The aircraft maker's DragonFly technology could enable automated diversions in response to medical emergencies and improve safety at busy airports.
Jan 11, 2023 - 11:35 AM
FAA Floats SMS Reqs for Aircraft OEMs, Part 135 Ops
An FAA notice of proposed rulemaking would mandate safety management systems at aircraft manufacturers and Part 135 charter operators.
close up of fueling an aircraft with avgas.
Jan 10, 2023 - 12:21 PM
NATA Updates Its Misfueling-prevention Program
Given the recent changes in aviation fuels available at airports, NATA has updated its free, online misfueling-prevention program.
Jan 10, 2023 - 11:48 AM
FAA Revises 5G AD Based on New Information
In its analysis of 5G cellphone network interference, the FAA found about 100 incidents where aircraft avionics were affected.
Helicopter rotor head
Jan 10, 2023 - 11:23 AM
FAA Issues New Heliport Guidance
FAA issues new advisory circular on heliport planning, design, and construction
Oil platform in Gulf of Mexico ten miles from Southwest Pass, Louisiana
Dec 30, 2022 - 12:29 AM
Gulf Operator Loses Second Helicopter in Two Weeks
The U.S. Coast Guard has called off the search for survivors from a Bell 407 operated by Rotorcraft Leasing, which has now had three crashes in 2022.
Robinson R66 helicopter in flight over city
Dec 27, 2022 - 11:26 AM
Robinson Mandates Tail Rotor Inspections, Replacements
Loose tail rotor tips prompted a Robinson service bulletin affecting all of its helicopter models.
Macbook Pro displaying Polaris Aero's FlightRisk safety application
Dec 27, 2022 - 9:48 AM
Polaris Launches Advanced FlightRisk Safety App Features
Polaris Aero has expanded its Vocus app suite of aviation safety software with a sharable FlightRisk component.