Accident/Incident Investigation, Aviation Weather, Flight Ops, In-depth Feature
‘Thrown Into the Air’
The 737 was damaged and five occupants were injured in an encounter with severe turbulence…
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Accident/Incident Investigation, Aviation Weather, Flight Ops, News
‘A Series of Preventable Breakdowns’
The NTSB cites airspeed management and the Textron Aviation 208B’s excess weight as factors in…
Flight Ops, News, Safety Regulation
Safety News
The FAA has a plan that would allow a resumption of civil supersonic flights in…
Flight Ops, Human Factors, President's Message
Experience vs. Proficiency
Opinion: Flight experience matters, but its safety value depends on translating that experience into current,…
Aviation Weather, Flight Ops, News
‘Challenging’ Conditions, but no Forecast of Deterioration
A spate of weather-related incidents at an airport above the Arctic Circle prompted Norwegian authorities…
Flight Ops, News, Safety Culture
Trusting the Process
The effectiveness of voluntary safety reporting systems depends on the belief that reporting will produce…
Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Ops, Maintenance Matters, News
‘Worn Beyond Limits’
The ATSB cited a maintenance technician’s failure to verify the completion of brake work as…
conflict zones, Flight Ops, GNSS, News
Safety News
ICAO issues new mental health guidance for operations in conflict zones.
FAA Bans ‘See and Avoid’ for Helicopters in Busiest Airspace
Radar will replace visual separation in areas where airplanes and helicopters frequently share space.
Facing Up to Risks
A new concept in aircrew briefings has pilots talking about handling their most immediate risks.