Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Jul 2, 2019 - 2:27 PM
U.S. Bizav Accident Fatalities Skyrocket in 1H19
According to preliminary statistics, 19 people died in four business jet crashes and 28 lost their lives in five turboprop crashes during the first half.
Jul 2, 2019 - 10:51 AM
UTM Provider Unifly Draws More Investors
Unmanned Traffic Management software provider Unifly has raised another $20 million from investors including Germany's ATC authority
Jul 2, 2019 - 10:04 AM
EASA Issues Special Condition To Govern VTOL Aircraft
The European Aviation Safety Agency's new Special Condition for VTOL aircraft promises a solid regulatory foundation for this fast-growing sector.
Jun 26, 2019 - 10:06 AM
AINsight: Future of Aviation Safety and Tech
Technology is a significant player in ensuring the safe experience the traveling public demands.
Jun 21, 2019 - 12:03 PM
FAA: Helo ELTs Affected by Possible G-Switch Failures
An ELT previously modified with a new hermetically-sealed longitudinal G-switch is sufficient to address the concerns of the SAIB.
Airbus Helicopters H175
Jun 21, 2019 - 10:26 AM
Airbus Limits H175 Speed After Crack Discovery
Airbus has limited the maximum forward speed of its H175 super-medium twin following the discovery of a horizontal stabilizer crack
satellite map of region
Jun 21, 2019 - 8:59 AM
FAA Emergency Order Renders Iran Airspace a No-fly Zone
Following the Iranian shootdown of a large U.S. surveillance UAV, the FAA has prohibited operations in the Persian Gulf region
Vision Jet
Jun 19, 2019 - 12:00 PM
FAA Publishes Cirrus Vision Jet AD
The new document reinforces the emergency AD issued in April after several incidents of improper activation of flight protection systems in the light jet.
Jet Linx aircraft and hangar
Jun 17, 2019 - 4:46 PM
Jet Linx Pauses Ops for Annual Safety Summit
The company, which operates the third-largest managed aircraft fleet in the U.S., grounded it so the entire company could participate in the event.
Jun 17, 2019 - 1:23 PM
Schumer Calls For Mandatory FDRs in All Helicopters
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for mandatory flight data recorders in helicopters in wake of last week's crash in NYC.