News, Mechanical Issues, Accident/Incident Investigation, Safety Regulation
FAA, EASA Order More Frequent CFM56-7B Fan Blade Inspections
The new inspection interval has been set at every 1,600 engine cycles.
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FAA Alleges Frontier Airliners Flew With Incomplete Medical Kits
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed levying a $474,000 civil penalty against Frontier…
News, Cabin Safety, Safety Regulation
U.K. CAA Seeks Crackdown on Disruptive Passengers
Citing skyrocketing numbers of reported incidents involving disruptive passengers, the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)…
News, Human Factors, Safety Regulation
EU Publishes New Rules on Crewmembers’ Mental Fitness
The new rules were developed in the aftermath of the March 2015 crash of Germanwings…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Regulation
EU Council Adopts First EU-Wide Drone Rules
The European Union (EU) Council on Tuesday adopted what it called the first ever EU-wide…
Safety Regulation, Unmanned Aircraft
‘Overly Conservative’
The FAA should change the way it evaluates risks involving drones, a scientific panel says.
Philosophizing About Compliance
Enforcement actions drop sharply under FAA’s emphasis on corrective actions over penalties.
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Regulation
Modified Limits for Drone Flights
Citing requests from other U.S. government agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Regulation
Aviation Groups Seek Full Regulation of Drones by FAA
Three major aviation organizations are asking the U.S. Congress to reverse legislation that limits the…