Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Jul 18, 2019 - 12:46 PM
Europe's Galileo GNSS Malfunction Was 'Major Incident'
Outage originated in ground infrastructure and the system took six days to recover to operational status, prompting a full inquiry.
Jul 18, 2019 - 12:22 PM
Pilot Arrested for DUI after Crashing Citation
The sole-occupant pilot was subsequently arrested on one count of driving under the influence after crashing a Citation 550 at Nevada’s Mesquite Airport.
Jul 17, 2019 - 12:29 PM
NTSB Reiterates Call for Increased Part 135 Standards
NTSB aviation safety official Dana Schulze expresses concerns that medevac, charter, and other on-demand operators don't meet some Part 121 requirements.
Jul 16, 2019 - 4:05 PM
Safety Forum Looks at Industry Reg Participation
Participants in the recent European safety seminar agreed that there should be wider participation in regulatory process and stronger communications.
Jul 15, 2019 - 10:32 AM
Baron Introduces High-res Wx Forecasting Model
The new model is available to users of Baron Threat Net, Baron API, and broadcast products.
Jul 10, 2019 - 3:33 PM
Elit’Avia Bolsters Charter Flight Risk Assessments
Osprey Flight Solutions system to aid Elit’Avia in evaluating the general aviation security environment.
Airbus Helicopters AS350 (Photo: Texas Department of Public Safety)
Jul 10, 2019 - 12:05 PM
Helo Safety Team: Act Now To Check Fatal Accidents
USHST calls on helicopter operators to adhere to best safety practices as fatal accidents jump.
ERAU students performing pre-flight examination
Jul 9, 2019 - 3:53 PM
ERAU Earns IS-BAO Stage III
The aeronautical university is the first educational facility to earn the highest level of the voluntary safety managemeny system-based program.
Jul 3, 2019 - 6:00 AM
Torqued: Have Aviation Labor Shortages Reached a Critical Point?
Recent instances could shine a light on a lapse in standards prompted by a shortage of qualified workers.
Flexjet Gulfstream G650
Jul 2, 2019 - 4:22 PM
Flexjet Taps GE To Take FOQA to the Next Level
Flexjet is elevating its flight operations quality assurance program by marrying GE’s flight safety analysis services with wireless quick access recorders.