Safety, Ops & Regulation

Ask the Editors: Peter Harbison, chairman emeritus of Aviation Week’s CAPA - Centre for Aviation, answers.

The FAA will adjust the operating hours of 100 airport towers to “ensure resiliency” of the air traffic control (ATC) system and protect employees during the coronavirus pandemic, the agency announced.

Awaiting guidance from public health authorities, the FAA considered closing the first U.S. air traffic control (ATC) facility affected by the coronavirus for two weeks to prevent the pathogen from spreading, according to the head of the controllers’ union.

As one of the solons correctly noted, “A time of crisis is a time for innovation.” Well, this is that time,

Company puts work on hold considered nonessential at most of its Canadian operations.

But the company reaffirms its support of the urban air mobility technology and marketplace in which it said it will continue to invest.

Rolls said the suspension would allow it to modify its operations in line with UK government guidelines,

The program assists operators by designating a specific number of gallons to offset by or offsetting emissions from all fuel purchased through Avfuel.

Responding to a congressional directive to exercise leadership in enabling the return of supersonic air travel, the FAA has proposed noise

Operators employing professional pilots would be required to enter and share pilot records in an FAA-managed Pilot Records Database before hiring.

A flight attendant’s risk of serious injury is 26 times greater than that of their passengers and a greater risk of being hurt on the job than a police officer.

Light detection and ranging (LIDAR) is able to sense clear-air turbulence (CAT). According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, it

More than a dozen companies and government agencies are seeking to use drones in ways that are beyond what is currently allowed by FAA regulations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said April 15.

With a dramatic decline in airline flights during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is becoming challenging for some bone marrow donors in rural areas to travel to distribution sites and for donor stem cells to reach their intended recipients in time for the patient to survive, according to Be The Match.

Technology to grow capacity is no longer a priority as ANSPs fight to stay solvent through the coronavirus pandemic.

Surviving and thriving in the new non-normal era

Bankruptcy judges ordered her to sell companies to repay collateralized loan obligations worth nearly $2 billion.

Iris Automation on April 6 announced the commercial release of its Casio 360 collision avoidance system for drones, which it described as the first such onboard system with a 360-deg. radial field of view.

Despite oil prices tumbling, offshore helicopters are continuing to operate as a critical component of international energy production.

Industry has rapidly developed modifications enabling the carriage of bulky bio capsules to transport COVID-19 patients.

Harnessed passengers unable to break free.

Aviation professionals have responsibility to provide passengers with a safe environment and well-thought out emergency plans.

Selected accidents and incidents in March 2020. The following NTSB information is preliminary.

Textron Aviation has begun producing plastic face shields and cloth face masks for the medical community, first responders and, in light of recent Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Guidance, its own employees due to the coronavirus crisis, the company said.

London Biggin Hill Airport has launched a coronavirus recovery package for operators called “Return to the Skies” aimed at helping operators maintain business jet airworthiness and keeping training current during the pandemic.