Changing for the Better
New programs aim to improve safety in offshore helicopter operations.
Industry Updates
News, Runway Safety (approach and landing), Airport Ops
ATSB Warns of Wake Turbulence at Sydney Airport
Wake turbulence occurrences are being reported at a disproportionate rate by crews flying into Sydney…
EASA Warns of Risk of Explosive Door Openings
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), citing several instances of explosive openings of doors on…
News, Runway Safety (Conflicts)
TSB Recommends Runway-Safety Changes at Toronto
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), citing 27 runway incursions in just over five…
NTSB Operations Return to Normal
Fifteen aviation accidents resulting in 21 fatalities were not investigated during the shutdown.
News, Fatigue, Fitness for Duty
Too Fatigued to Fly?
One-third of pilots surveyed by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said they had removed…
News, Safety Culture, Safety Oversight
European Plan Urges Multi-Part Safety Drive
The European aviation community must intensify efforts to promote cybersecurity and improve safety data collection…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Regulation
FAA To Propose Wider Role for Drones
Operators of small drones in the United States would be permitted to fly the devices…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Canada Introduces New Drone Rules
Effective June 1, the new rules require drone registration and operator licenses.
ALPA Urges President Trump to End Government Shutdown
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest pilots’ union in the United States,…
News, Accident/Incident Investigation
NTSB Postpones Unveiling of New Safety Improvement List
Media event falls victim to government shutdown.