FlightSafety International has partnered with IBM to develop FlightSmart, an integrated pilot performance evaluation and training tool.

BAE Systems receives certification of its active inceptors for Gulfstream’s G500 and G600.

David Paddock of Jet Aviation will be chairman of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and Nicolas Chabbert of Daher will be vice chair in 2020.

Dassault Aviation is studying reduced-crew operations in cruise flight for its Falcon business jets.

The “No Panic Button” autoland system could become perceived as minimum required safety equipment, along with seat belts, fire extinguishers and emergency exits.

Lateral separations between aircraft flying in North Atlantic airspace have been reduced with space-based ADS-B for near real-time aircraft monitoring.

The two pilots flying U.S. vice presidential candidate Mike Pence from Iowa to New York after an Oct. 27 campaign rally were immediately concerned for their careers following a runway excursion at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

Aviation Week’s pilot notes Boeing’s Leap-engined 737-8 has bigger displays and refinements such as fly-by-wire spoilers. Only a short training course is needed to upgrade from the 737NG.