Mechanical Issues, Helicopter Safety
Worn Out
An absence of grease on a fuel pump spline led to the fatal crash of a Bell 206L, the NTSB says.
Industry Updates
News, Fitness for Duty, Safety Regulation
New Fatigue Rules for Canadian Airline Pilots
Canada’s major airlines have two years to implement new flight and duty time limits that…
Crew Misidentifies Start of Gatwick Runway
Design and lighting cited as factors in London incident
EC Updates Banned Airlines List
The European Commission has revised its list of airlines that are banned from operating in…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Oversight
Europeans Press for Common Drone Services Market
European aviation leaders endorsed a seven-point plan today that they said would aid European Aviation…
Controlled Rest Document Published on FSF Website
Flight Safety Foundation has published on its website a document by the industry’s Fatigue Countermeasures…
News, Accident/Incident Investigation
Boeing Issues Bulletin to 737 MAX Operators in Wake of Lion Air Crash Findings
FAA to follow suit with airworthiness directive
ATSB Warns of NVG Limitations
Helicopter operators must understand “the limitations and risks” of using night vision goggles (NVGs), especially…
News, Runway Safety (approach and landing), Runway Safety (Conflicts), Safety Oversight
TSB Drops Unstable Approaches From Watchlist
Unstable approaches that continue to landing have been dropped from the Transportation Safety Board (TSB)…
IATA: Limit Brexit Impact on Aviation Safety
Warning of the need for a consistent level of aviation safety after the United Kingdom…
Australia Moves Toward Change in General Aviation Maintenance Rules
CASA urge to adopt rules like those used in U.S.