The investigation into the loss of Aries Aviation International’s Piper PA-31 Navajo C-FNCI along with its pilot and a survey technician on Aug. 1, 2018, prompted Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) staff to do a deep dive into the literature on hypoxia. It seemed nearly certain that exposure to hypoxia and hyperventilation by the single pilot were prime causal factors in this case.
Turbulence reports must be carefully evaluated because one citing moderate turbulence encountered by a Boeing 757 would translate into a much worse experience in a King Air. Why? In general, business aircraft are lighter and have lower wing loading than a commercial jet, and many have relatively little wing sweep, all of which increase the gust load factor and thus the amount of turbulence felt.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The leading U.S. developers of supersonic aircraft have called on the Transportation Department to modify its proposed rule on Mach+ flight authorizations.
Look at the remote airports you may frequent. If the plate has statements such as “Tower Hours” or “After tower closed, activate lights on CTAF,” be wary.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
A major fuel-supply business consolidation is underway with World Fuel Services buying Universal Weather and Aviation's UVair Fueling Div. for $170 million.
By William Garvey, Jessica A. Salerno, Molly McMillin
The only remaining backcountry airfield in Death Valley National Park has been officially authorized, removing any question about its legal use by visitors.
The second-generation HondaJet Elite speaks reams about the long-term commitment of Michimasa Fujino, founding president and CEO of Honda Aircraft to perfecting his pioneering light jet.
