Foundation Annual Safety Report Warns of Rising Risks from Gaps in Safety Compliance
FSF calls for an industrywide recommitment to safety fundamentals.
Industry Updates
Inspector General to Audit FAA Oversight of Southwest Airlines
Citing concerns raised by an engine failure that sent debris through the window of a…
ATSB Data: 417 Turboprops With Engine Problems in 5 Years
Nearly 1,900 occurrences involving technical failures on turboprop aircraft were reported to the Australian Transport…
EU Lifts Ban on Flights by Indonesian Airlines
Indonesian air carriers are no longer prohibited from operating in the European Union (EU) following…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Oversight
FAA Faulted as Overly Cautious on Drones
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is overestimating the āseverity and likelihood of risksā in…
DOT Secretary Chao Calls for Discussion of 1,500-Hour Rule
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says āa robust discussionā is needed about the future of…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Oversight
Report Questions Drone Safety Data
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has only limited information on the extent of unsafe…
News, Accident/Incident Investigation
Search Ending for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
The private firm that had been searching the seabed beneath the Indian Ocean for the…
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…
Dark Colors Stymie Aircraft Docking Guidance Systems at Airports
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is warning airport operators that some of the docking…
30-Year Decline Posted in U.S. Helicopter Accidents
U.S. helicopter accidents have declined steadily for more than 30 years, largely because of technological…