Forecasting Bumpy Skies
Government weather agencies have high-tech tools for warning pilots about turbulence.
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Curbing Ground Damage
An IATA report says transitioning to enhanced ground support equipment (GSE) would reduce damage caused…
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…
NTSB: ‘Urgent’ Need for Bell 407 Inspections
The board cited a June accident involving separation of a tail boom during a sightseeing…
Accident Investigation, Flight Training, Maintenance Matters, News
‘Prolonged and Unresolved’ Problem
Indonesian accident investigators say a recurring autothrottle problem and the pilots’ inadequate UPRT contributed to…
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Safety News
EASA, FAA and aircraft manufacturers outline plans to update aviation data communication.
Instructor Standardization
Although aviation trainers see standardization as key to consistent training outcomes, it can be difficult…
Speaking the Same Language
Native English speakers can alter word choices and other speaking habits to help non-native speakers…
Airside Decision-Making
Human factors were cited in an overwhelming number of cases of vehicular and personal deviations…
Locked Up
The TSB blamed an ATR 42’s runway excursion in part on a contaminant inside a…