Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Jul 29, 2021 - 9:10 AM
FAA Warns Pilots: Stay Alert During Autoland Approach
In a new SAFO, the FAA said localizer signal interference has caused deviations when operators were using ILS autoland approach procedures.
Jul 27, 2021 - 11:00 AM
Avidyne Develops AI-based PilotEye with Daedalean
The PilotEye vision system is based on artificial intelligence technology and promises to reduce pilot workload, while also supporting autonomous flight.
Jul 23, 2021 - 11:56 AM
AINsight: Formula for Avoiding Disaster
Seamanship and airmanship are similar—both involve the art or mastery of operating a vessel and a highly specialized skillset.
Garmin Smart Glide
Jul 23, 2021 - 10:26 AM
Smart Glide Guides Stricken Airplane to Suitable Airport
Garmin's new Smart Glide system automatically guides an airplane suffering engine failure to an airport within gliding distance.
Safe Return Emergency Autoland for Cirrus Vision Jet
Jul 22, 2021 - 11:22 AM
EASA Gives Nod to Garmin Autoland in Cirrus Vision Jet
Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision Jet Safe Return Emergency Autoland system, which is based on Garmin’s Autoland technology, has received approval from EASA.
Jul 21, 2021 - 11:01 AM
Canada To Relax Covid-related Border Restrictions
Vaccinated U.S. travelers will more freely be able to enter Canada beginning on August 9 and other international travelers on September 7.
Jul 21, 2021 - 7:56 AM
Most Airline Passengers Support Mask Wearing: IATA
An IATA survey shows that passengers remain willing to wear masks to mitigate the risk of Covid transmission.
Jul 19, 2021 - 11:58 AM
EBAA, IBAC Launch Sustainability Program Test
EBAA and IBAC today announced the pilot launch of their Standards & Training for Aviation Responsibility and Sustainability (S.T.A.R.S.) program.
Transair
Jul 17, 2021 - 12:35 PM
FAA Halts Operation of Rhoades Aviation/Transair
The action by the FAA to ground Rhoades Aviation relates to an investigation into maintenance deficiencies, not the July 2 ditching accident.
Jul 16, 2021 - 9:16 AM
FAA Calls For Boeing 737 Cabin Pressure Switch Inspections
An FAA airworthiness directive was issued to assess the risk of dual-switch failures in 737 airliner cabin pressure systems.