Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Bell 407
May 20, 2020 - 11:48 AM
NTSB Faults Lacking Safety Culture in Aeromed Crash
The NTSB found that a helicopter air ambulance operator’s “inadequate management of safety” led to the fatal crash of a Survival Fight helicopter.
May 20, 2020 - 10:03 AM
Drones Often Lack FAA Approval and Fly Too High, Says Report
A close encounter between a camera drone and the Blue Angels confirms the safety risks of non-compliant drone activity.
May 19, 2020 - 3:20 PM
Appareo Upgrades EnVision FDM Software
EnVision can now accept flight data from third-party devices.
May 19, 2020 - 11:07 AM
AOPA Issues New Covid-Era Operation Guides
As GA operators look to take flight again amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, AOPA issues advice for rusty pilots and prudent operators.
May 18, 2020 - 12:32 PM
GE Partnership Helps ERAU's Flight Analytics, Safety Ed
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has partnered with GE Aviation and selected its flight operations quality assurance program.
Robinson Helicopter windshield test
May 17, 2020 - 9:03 AM
Robinson Offers Tougher Windshields for Helicopters
Robinson is offering optional impact-resistant windshields for R22, R44, and R66 helicopters.
May 15, 2020 - 11:32 AM
EASA Readies Rollout of Covid Health Safety Protocol
The EU aviation safety authority will recommend face coverings for crew and passengers, reduced catering, and crew-dedicated lavatories.
Ground handling crew in PPE
May 14, 2020 - 9:56 AM
Universal Rolls Out Global Vendor Covid Standards
Universal Weather and Aviation has developed standards in FBO ground handling, catering and ground transportation for its global vendors to follow.
Masked Silver Air flight crew awaiting passengers
May 13, 2020 - 4:56 PM
Charter Providers Roll Out New Covid Safety Measures
California-based aviation services providers Clay Lacy Aviation and Silver Air have introduced new cleaning protocols in the Covid-19 era.
Silver Air
May 13, 2020 - 4:25 PM
Pandemic Prompts Big Changes for Business Aviation
As business aviation operators look to function in the Covid-19 era, they will have to adapt to many changes from the environment they once knew.