Learning From COVID-19
An EASA report on its three-year plan says the pandemic showed that the aviation industry is capable of persevering through disruptive events.
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Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Ops, News, Safety Management
Safety News
The ATSB says 10 instances of fatigue cracks occurred in Boeing 737 flap mechanisms from 2017 to 2022.
FAA Calls for Altimeter Upgrades
A proposed AD would set a February 2024 deadline for certain airplanes flown in areas where aviation experts say 5G C-Band radio frequency interference is likely.
Uncommanded Inputs
Ethiopian authorities cite MCAS activity in fatal 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 MAX.
Accident Investigation, In Memoriam, News
Safety News
The ATSB says operators of small passenger aircraft should consider installing TAWS.
‘Unserviceable’
The Bell 206B pilot knew of the engine problem before takeoff, the TSB says.
Forecasting Bumpy Skies
Government weather agencies have high-tech tools for warning pilots about turbulence.
Ground Ops, Ground Safety, News
Curbing Ground Damage
An IATA report says transitioning to enhanced ground support equipment (GSE) would reduce damage caused by aircraft-GSE collisions.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Safety Regulation
‘Too Many Air Tour Tragedies’
The NTSB is calling for more conservative flight visibility minimums and better weather training for air tour pilots in an accident-prone area of Alaska.
NTSB: ‘Urgent’ Need for Bell 407 Inspections
The board cited a June accident involving separation of a tail boom during a sightseeing flight in Hawaii.