Airborne Threats
Study links cosmic radiation exposure to increased radiation-related cancer deaths rates among airline crewmembers; a separate report details the risks of extremes in cabin temperatures.
September 18, 2026
AeroSafetyWorld
Lost Light
Maintenance personnel did not realize they had left a work light inside the wing of an A380, which flew round-trip from Sydney to DFW before the error was discovered.
News
‘Insidious’ Conditions
The Bell 206L pilot — who was limited to daytime VFR flight — was unable to exit IMC before the fatal crash, the TSB says.
September 13, 2026
SMS: Just the Beginning
More tools are needed to ensure that an SMS functions well and is on a path to continuous improvement.
September 4, 2026
Modernizing U.S. Air Traffic Control
Industry groups praise the multibillion-dollar upgrade program that officially took off in May.
August 31, 2026
Commentary
Not Just a Date on the Calendar
Opinion: The test of an SMS will not be an operator’s ability to meet the implementation deadline but the system’s ability to flourish in the ...
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