FAA Faulted on DataComm Security Measures
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is failing to promptly mitigate security risks involving its…
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FAA Proposes $1.4 Million Fine Against Operator of Airports in Virgin Islands
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Friday proposed a fine of nearly $1.47 million against…
Canada Restricts Possession of Hand-Held Lasers
Transport Canada on Thursday implemented new restrictions on battery-powered, hand-held lasers in an effort to…
How Do You Measure Safety?
Flight Safety Foundation is conducting a survey as part of its Global Safety Information Project…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Regulation
EU Council Adopts First EU-Wide Drone Rules
The European Union (EU) Council on Tuesday adopted what it called the first ever EU-wide…
Inspector General to Audit FAA Oversight of Southwest Airlines
Citing concerns raised by an engine failure that sent debris through the window of a…
Accident/Incident Investigation
Fatigue Crack Cited in BA 777 Uncontained Engine Failure, Fire
The GE90-85BG11 engine had accumulated 11,459 total cycles before the failure.
ATSB Data: 417 Turboprops With Engine Problems in 5 Years
Nearly 1,900 occurrences involving technical failures on turboprop aircraft were reported to the Australian Transport…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Oversight
FAA Faulted as Overly Cautious on Drones
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is overestimating the “severity and likelihood of risks” in…
DOT Secretary Chao Calls for Discussion of 1,500-Hour Rule
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says “a robust discussion” is needed about the future of…