Inspector General to Audit FAA Oversight of Southwest Airlines
Citing concerns raised by an engine failure that sent debris through the window of a…
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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…
News, Accident/Incident Investigation
Search Ending for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
The private firm that had been searching the seabed beneath the Indian Ocean for the…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Regulation
Modified Limits for Drone Flights
Citing requests from other U.S. government agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is…
Dark Colors Stymie Aircraft Docking Guidance Systems at Airports
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is warning airport operators that some of the docking…
Foundation Recognizes Pete Agur With Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award
CHICAGO — Flight Safety Foundation on Friday presented its Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award to…
Flight Safety Foundation Selects Denver as Site for BASS 2019
Industry’s premier business aviation safety event slated for May 2-3, 2019