Pandemic Forced 60 Percent Drop in Passenger Numbers, ICAO Says
Agency’s analysis says recovery could come in the second quarter of 2021, depending on how…
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Boeing to Pay $2.5 Billion to Resolve Charges Tied to FAA’s 737 MAX Evaluation
The agreement between the company and the U.S. government calls for creation of a $500…
Supplemental System’s Failure Leaves Pilot Struggling for Control
A loose screw led to a series of problems that resulted in the Citation’s uncommanded…
FAA Proposes Penalties in Passengers’ Fights Over Face Coverings
In separate incidents, two passengers were accused of assaulting flight attendants.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, News
FAA Publishes Airworthiness Criteria for 10 Drone Models
The agency’s move is intended to expand the role of drones in package delivery.
FSF Study Finds Weaknesses in Pilot Training
Safety audits by the Foundation’s BARS Program show lax training in pilots’ use of GPWS…
Evolution in Training
Competency and evidence-based training focus on monitoring and crew coordination.
U.S. FAA Rescinds Order Grounding Boeing 737 MAX
The agency clears the way for 737-8 and 737-9 aircraft to return to service, possibly…
In-depth Feature, News, Runway Safety
TSB of Canada Urges Action to Prevent Runway Accidents
The agency’s safety Watchlist 2020 says runway incursions are increasing while the number of overruns…
GAO: FAA Needs Recurrent Assessments of Safety Workforce ‘Competency Gaps’
The U.S. Government Accountability Office also seeks periodic reviews of aviation safety training curricula for…