A Slow Rise
Data show demand for passenger air travel remains well below pre-pandemic levels, IATA says.
Industry Updates
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Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
Training Gap
Investigators of the 2018 fatal accident in New Zealand say the pilot’s training did not include correct use of the auto/manual switch on the MD 600N’s FADEC system.
COVID-19, News, Regional Safety
Safety News in Brief
IATA data show air cargo in May increased from pre-pandemic levels.
Forgotten Words
Experts say pilots and air traffic controllers who are not native English speakers may need refresher training in aviation English before they return to work.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News
Incapacitated
A decrease in a 737’s cabin pressure left both pilots on an Australian cargo flight struggling to breathe.
News, Unmanned Aircraft, urban air mobility
The Future Evolution of Drone Safety Systems
A Foundation report on the humanitarian uses of drones highlights future information needs for drone safety management.
‘Complex, Confusing and Ineffective’
The TSB says two recent runway excursions prove the need for action to bolster runway safety.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
Biocide Overdose
Unclear maintenance procedures led to an excessive treatment of an A321’s fuel system with biocide, an AAIB report says.
Coordination Urged in Easing COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Antigen testing and digital proof of vaccination should help reopen borders, Flight Safety Foundation and IATA say.
Lost Skills
Aviation safety experts credit the emphasis in recent years on upset prevention and recovery training with boosting the safety record worldwide.