Serious Injuries Due to Turbulence Down in 2017
Number of injuries falls to 17 from 44 in 2016, FAA says.
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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.
News, Accident/Incident Investigation
Landsberg Appointed NTSB Vice Chairman
Bruce Landsberg, a well-known general aviation safety advocate and past president of the Aircraft Owners…
News, Flight Deck, Safety Recommendation
CASA Tells Airlines to Decide Future of “Two in the Cockpit” Practice
Intentional Germanwings crash had prompted the requirement.
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Research
U.K. Citizens Favor Increased Drone Regulation, CAA Says
Drone users also agree that regulations should be increased, survey finds.
Boeing Named Host Sponsor of IASS 2018 in Seattle
Long-time Benefactor member will host the 71st annual safety summit Nov. 12–14.
News, Airport Ops, Winter/Challenging Ops
EASA Urges Increased Attention to Deicing
Citing several recent incidents of improper ground deicing of aircraft later involved in incidents, the…