Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

May 8, 2019 - 12:47 PM
FAA To Airports: File Paperwork Before Defeating Drones
The FAA says it is developing its own response to the drone threat at airports.
FAA's Bill Johnson
May 7, 2019 - 10:51 PM
FAA Adviser: Following Procedure Not Just AMT Problem
At NBAA Maintenance Conference session, FAA adviser suggests failure to follow procedures is a cultural problem within organizations.
May 6, 2019 - 11:46 AM
FAA Officials: Agency Cultural Change is Working
One FAA executive is responsible for interpreting regulations that previously could be subject to eight opinions, Duncan told safety summit attendees.
May 6, 2019 - 9:44 AM
HeliOffShore Safety Program Drawing Fresh Support
The HeliOffShore Safety Intelligence Program collects operational data from 85 percent of the world's offshore helicopter fleet.
May 1, 2019 - 9:02 AM
FAA Issues Venezuela Emergency Order
All flight operations of U.S. aircraft are prohibited in Venezuela airspace, except those above FL260.
Apr 30, 2019 - 12:08 PM
Pilots Reported ‘AC Voltage’ Issue before Fatal Crash
Crew of a Rockwell Sabreliner reported electrical issues before the jet crashed near New Albany, Mississippi, on April 13.
Apr 29, 2019 - 9:10 AM
EASA Proposes SMS for Parts OEMs and Maintenance Providers
EASA Proposes SMS for Parts OEMs and Maintenance Providers
Apr 26, 2019 - 10:49 AM
AINsight: Airplanes Crash for a Reason
Aircraft accident investigators subscribe to an accident-causation model to explain why airplanes crash.
BACA CEO Dave Edwards.
Apr 26, 2019 - 9:07 AM
Cardiff City Joins BACA Call for Urgent Action on Gray Charter
The football club that lost its newly signed player in a January 21 accident has joined BACA The Air Charter Association in calling for urgent reform.
ATLAS
Apr 23, 2019 - 9:34 AM
EASA Emergency AD Issued for CJs with Tamarack Winglets
EASA Emergency AD for Cessna CJs with Tamarack winglets requires deactivating the active load-alleviating system before continued flight.