Safety, Ops & Regulation

Industry executives endorsed safety management systems at the FAA Safety Summit.

When faced with an emergency such as a smoky cabin, what do you do?

The fiscal 2024 bill requests $1.7 billion for FAA’s Aviation Safety (AVS)—a 7% increase over the current year’s enacted total.

The FAA has agreed with Santa Clara County to temporarily suspend an investigation it is conducting of alleged federal grant violations at the county airports.

The proposed FAA budget includes $16.5 billion in discretionary funding—a 5% increase over current-year levels.

Accident reveals the value of ADS-B In traffic information.

The aircraft had taken off from the Duluth International Airport before it went down, reports say.

The AD, effective March 21, affects 365 aircraft of U.S. registry.

A passenger died March 3 after a Bombardier Challenger 300 encountered severe turbulence on its initial climb, according to an FAA statement.

AOPA Director of Medical Certification Gary Crump shares the trends he's noticing with future pilots seeking their medical certification along with those who ha

The March 15 event was announced by Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen.

Three ways to a helicopter can enter VRS state and steps to prevent it.

New entrants for commercial operations are coming up with ideas for supersonic and hypersonic aircraft, as well as high-altitude pseudo satellites.

Aerial firefighting operators have formed a new association to better represent their role in combatting wildfires.

Bunce made his comments during GAMA's annual state of the industry press conference on Feb. 22.

Other warning signs of Vertical Ring State and the importance of knowing specific descent rates.

New insights into how to avoid Vortex Ring State in its earliest stages.

An upturn in commercial deliveries marks turnaround for Bell as the long-delayed certification of the 525 helicopter nears.

The FAA has released a final rule that requires hub airports to implement organization-wide safety management systems (SMS).

The charters are being used to transport search and rescue teams from Europe, along with humanitarian aid.

Airbus Helicopters is hopeful of achieving the long-delayed FAA certification of its H160 medium-twin engine helicopter in 2023.

The update proposes measures for addressing aircraft noise and noncompatible land uses, based on public feedback.

The very precision and vividness of our many digital devices increases their salience and encourages us to act without thinking.

When novice pilots move up to much more powerful turboprop airplanes like the Socata TBM 700, the performance can catch them by surprise.

The award recognizes individuals whose work enhances safety in the business aviation sector. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 28.