Foundation Annual Safety Report Warns of Rising Risks from Gaps in Safety Compliance
FSF calls for an industrywide recommitment to safety fundamentals.
Industry Updates
Committee Recommends SMS for All Canadian Commercial Operators
A committee of the Canadian Parliament is recommending that all of the country’s commercial aviation…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
U.K. AAIB Lauds Use of Drones in Accident Investigations
UAVs are less expensive than helicopters to operate and be used more easily for a…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Regulation
Europe Moves to Advance Low-Altitude Drone Safety
The system is expected to be in place by 2019.
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Regulation
Proposed UAV Regulatory Bill Called Premature by Drone Interests
Proposed legislation would allow state and local governments to regulate drone use.
European Airline Fatalities at Record Low, EASA Says
Fewer fatalities were recorded in European airline operations in 2016 than any other year in…
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
IATA Calls for Greater Cooperation on Security, Again Questions Laptop Ban
Cracks are beginning to show in the ānatural partnershipā on security between governments and airlines,…
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
ICAO Urges āBalancedā Approach on Proposed Laptop Restrictions
Aviation security risks must be weighed against safety risks in reviewing proposals to bar laptops…
News, Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods
Extending Laptop Ban on Hold, But Not Off the Table
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) apparently has put on hold an expected expansion…
AIA Official to Be Named to FAA Safety Post
Ali Bahrami is a leading expert in commercial aircraft certification and validation.
Appeals Court Says FAA Canāt Force Hobbyists to Register Drones
FAA says it is weighing its options on what to do next.