Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
A passenger died March 3 after a Bombardier Challenger 300 encountered severe turbulence on its initial climb, according to an FAA statement.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Matthew Orloff
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
BCA Podcast

By Christine Boynton
The March 15 event was announced by Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Three ways to a helicopter can enter VRS state and steps to prevent it.
Flight Deck

By Thierry Dubois
New entrants for commercial operations are coming up with ideas for supersonic and hypersonic aircraft, as well as high-altitude pseudo satellites.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
Aerial firefighting operators have formed a new association to better represent their role in combatting wildfires.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
Bunce made his comments during GAMA's annual state of the industry press conference on Feb. 22.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Other warning signs of Vertical Ring State and the importance of knowing specific descent rates.
Flight Deck

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
New insights into how to avoid Vortex Ring State in its earliest stages.
Flight Deck

By Guy Norris
An upturn in commercial deliveries marks turnaround for Bell as the long-delayed certification of the 525 helicopter nears.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
The FAA has released a final rule that requires hub airports to implement organization-wide safety management systems (SMS).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Matthew Orloff
The charters are being used to transport search and rescue teams from Europe, along with humanitarian aid.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
Airbus Helicopters is hopeful of achieving the long-delayed FAA certification of its H160 medium-twin engine helicopter in 2023.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
The update proposes measures for addressing aircraft noise and noncompatible land uses, based on public feedback.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Roger Cox
The very precision and vividness of our many digital devices increases their salience and encourages us to act without thinking.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Roger Cox
When novice pilots move up to much more powerful turboprop airplanes like the Socata TBM 700, the performance can catch them by surprise.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Matthew Orloff
The award recognizes individuals whose work enhances safety in the business aviation sector. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 28.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Roger Cox
When novice pilots move up to much more powerful turboprop airplanes like the Socata TBM 700, the performance can catch them by surprise.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Roger Cox
A TBM 700 stalls during an attempted go-around at Capital Region International Airport in Lansing, Michigan.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Two troubling occurrences at U.S. airports will prompt an examination of airport operational safety risks.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Albright
The easiest way to spool up your SMS program is to hire a company specializing in getting you up to speed quickly, or you can do it on your own.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
General aviation airports in Santa Clara County, California, will demonstrate best practices for transitioning to unleaded aviation fuel under the agreement.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Albright
The key idea when adopting an SMS is that it isn’t something you add to your library of company policies and procedures—it is something that is integrated into
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Albright
SMS proved not only useful, but it made me a better and safer pilot.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
The situation comes as the industry works to meet aggressive net zero carbon emission goals and develop new technology.
Safety, Ops & Regulation