Foundation Annual Safety Report Warns of Rising Risks from Gaps in Safety Compliance
FSF calls for an industrywide recommitment to safety fundamentals.
Industry Updates
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Oversight
Small Helicopter, Commercially-Operated Drone Collide in Israel
No injuries were reported, but the chief accident investigator called for a procedural review.
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Oversight
FAA Warns Against Drone Interference With Firefighting
Flying a drone near a wildfire could get someone killed, FAA says.
News, Fitness for Duty, Aviation Research, Flight Deck
High Carbon Dioxide Levels Could Hurt Pilot Performance, Study Says
Study findings suggest that there is a direct effect of carbon dioxide on performance.
NTSB Says Weather Forecasters Need Better Training on Turbulence
Low-level turbulence a particular concern.
News, Accident/Incident Investigation
Landsberg Appointed NTSB Vice Chairman
Bruce Landsberg, a well-known general aviation safety advocate and past president of the Aircraft Owners…
News, Flight Deck, Safety Recommendation
CASA Tells Airlines to Decide Future of âTwo in the Cockpitâ Practice
Intentional Germanwings crash had prompted the requirement.
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Research
U.K. Citizens Favor Increased Drone Regulation, CAA Says
Drone users also agree that regulations should be increased, survey finds.
News, Airport Ops, Winter/Challenging Ops
EASA Urges Increased Attention to Deicing
Citing several recent incidents of improper ground deicing of aircraft later involved in incidents, the…
U.S. Airports to Receive $771 Million in Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation says it plans to award $771 million in airport infrastructure…
News, Accident/Incident Investigation
U.S. Senate Confirms Two New NTSB Members
The U.S. Senate this week confirmed the nominations of Bruce Landsberg and Jennifer L. Homendy…