Pitot-Cover Checks Urged by ATSB Safety Advisory
ATSB issues safety advisory in wake of July incident at Brisbane.
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Airline Fatalities at All-Time Low in 2017, EASA Says
But fatal accidents in early 2018 show regulators cannot rest, agency says.
News, Mechanical Issues, Runway Safety (approach and landing), Accident/Incident Investigation
Fatigue Cracking Cited in FedEx MD-10F Landing Gear Collapse
Operator’s nine-year overhaul cycle contributed to the gear failure, NTSB said.
News, Accident/Incident Investigation
NTSB Finally Back to Full Strength
Swearing in of Jennifer Homendy brings board back to five members for first time in…
News, Cabin Safety, Safety Regulation
U.K. CAA Seeks Crackdown on Disruptive Passengers
Citing skyrocketing numbers of reported incidents involving disruptive passengers, the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)…
Serious Injuries Due to Turbulence Down in 2017
Number of injuries falls to 17 from 44 in 2016, FAA says.
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Oversight
Small Helicopter, Commercially-Operated Drone Collide in Israel
No injuries were reported, but the chief accident investigator called for a procedural review.
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Oversight
FAA Warns Against Drone Interference With Firefighting
Flying a drone near a wildfire could get someone killed, FAA says.
News, Fitness for Duty, Aviation Research, Flight Deck
High Carbon Dioxide Levels Could Hurt Pilot Performance, Study Says
Study findings suggest that there is a direct effect of carbon dioxide on performance.
NTSB Says Weather Forecasters Need Better Training on Turbulence
Low-level turbulence a particular concern.