Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Feb 13, 2020 - 11:45 AM
GAMA, IAOPA Launch Latest European GA Survey
Results from the 2020 edition of the European General Aviation Survey will be used by EASA to help improve GA safety policies.
Airbus factory in Tianjin, China
Feb 12, 2020 - 5:32 AM
Airbus Restarts A320 Assembly in China as Virus Hits Airlines
Airbus is gradually resuming A320 assembly work at its factory in China, but the scale of disruption to the aerospace supply chain remains uncertain.
Feb 11, 2020 - 7:16 AM
Congressman Seeks To Mandate HTAWS
Long-time helicopter critic seeks to mandate HTAWS in the wake of Kobe Bryant crash.
Feb 9, 2020 - 11:56 AM
Emergency Locator Transmitter Confirms Signal Received
Orolia's new Kannad Ultima-S ELT system is compatible with Galileo's satellite network and confirms receipt of distress signals.
Feb 9, 2020 - 2:36 AM
Aviation Industry Braces for Full Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak
The Coronavirus outbreak has already resulted in a steep dip in airline traffic in China and disruption to the aerospace supply chain.
Feb 6, 2020 - 12:15 PM
UAV Manufacturer and Training School Work Together on Operating Standards
Rotary UAV maker UMS Skeldar is working with the Swedish Aviation Technical Training School to develop standards needed to meet anticipated new EASA rules.
Former Lufthansa A320 recycled by AeroCircular
Feb 6, 2020 - 9:14 AM
Older Aircraft Can Be Upcycled To Train Flight Crews
Euramec is giving a new lease on life for older A320 airframes by having them recycled into training equipment for pilots and flight attendants.
Corporate Jet Investor London
Feb 5, 2020 - 11:11 AM
CJI Conference Hears Bizav Image Under Fire From Several Directions
Speaker at CJI London focus on addressing business aviation’s image problems—environmental, safety, and the "fat cat" perception.
Feb 5, 2020 - 10:07 AM
Fatal Helicopter Accident Rate Flat in 2019
The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) reported that the number of total helicopter accidents in 2019 increased slightly.
Feb 3, 2020 - 10:27 AM
Skytrac Enables Live Patient Data Transfer from HEMS
Skytrac has successfully transferred patient medical data via inflight cellular and satellite connection.