Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Jul 21, 2020 - 9:42 AM
Charter Broker Offers Expedited Pre-trip Covid Testing
Paramount Business Jets is providing the tests through a new partnership with The COVID Consultants.
Jul 20, 2020 - 11:25 AM
EASA Grafts Cybersecurity Onto Certification Standards
New EASA cybersecurity standards include helicopters.
Jul 16, 2020 - 12:05 PM
Bombardier Safety Standdown Going Virtual for 2020
Bombardier's Safety Standdown 2020, originally slated for August 25 to 27 in Wichita, will be held virtually this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
VisionSafe EVAS (Phot: VisionSafe)
Jul 13, 2020 - 12:17 PM
VisionSafe EVAS STC'd for Embraer Bizjet Models
VisionSafe's EVAS is approved for Embraer Legacy 600/650 and Phenoms, while work is underway on the Lineage and Praetor models.
Jul 13, 2020 - 7:26 AM
Iran Says Air Defense System Failings Caused PS752 Shootdown
An initial report by Iran's civil aviation organization indicated that a realignment of an air defense system outside Tehran triggered a chain of errors.
Jul 7, 2020 - 1:09 PM
Helicopter Laserer Gets Federal Prison
A California man who lasered a sheriff’s helicopter in 2017 has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.
Jul 6, 2020 - 4:23 PM
Congressmen Continue Push for Safer Helo Fuel Tanks
Two Colorado congressman are continuing push for mandatory crash resistant fuel systems (CRFS) in all helicopter air ambulances.
Jul 6, 2020 - 1:05 PM
U.S. Bizav Fatal Accidents Plummet in First Half
Fatal accidents involving U.S.-registered turbine business aircraft plummeted in the first half, according to data compiled by AIN.
London Biggin Hill Airport
Jul 6, 2020 - 6:57 AM
London Biggin Hill Airport Promotes Contactless Travel
The UK private aviation gateway is mitigating the risk of Covid-19 infection by minimizing contact and using protective equipment.
Jul 3, 2020 - 11:14 AM
UK Eases Quarantine Rules for Some Countries
The delayed review of the UK's contentious quarantine policy eases requirements for 59 countries, but not for travelers from the U.S. and many others.