FAA Orders Safety Alert
The agency says its action was prompted by a rash of runway incursions at U.S.…
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‘Uncommanded … Unarrested’
The AAIB has issued safety recommendations to prevent uncommanded flap extensions and half-speed flap retractions…
Marked Inconsistencies
With no standardized guidelines, apron/ramp markings at U.S. airports are often developed according to local…
More Accidents, Less Risk
IATA saw declines in fatal commercial aviation accidents and fatality risk in 2022, an increase…
Helicopter Safety, Maintenance Matters, News
Overdue
A 300-hour inspection could have detected problems with the engine compressor in a Bell 206…
Airport Ops, Flight Planning, News
‘Misinterpretation’
Two airline crews misunderstood a NOTAM for an Australian airport and landed farther down a…
Human Factors, Laser Strikes, News, Safety Management
Safety News
A new rule from the FAA will require safety management systems at about 200 U.S.…
ATC/ATM, Flight Planning, News
Diversions
Small U.S. general aviation airports often lack the resources to handle emergency diversions, a new…
Safety Review Planned for U.S. Aerospace System
The acting FAA administrator says he’ll name a panel to review recent mishaps and identify…
Accident/Incident Investigation, News
Faulty Mental Model
The ATSB says a pilot’s mistaken belief that an approaching 737 would land behind his…
