The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | yesterday
More than 20 pilots who filed complaints in the past year with NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System saw the probability of increased diverted flights....
News: Moldova.org: Politics (Free subscription) | yesterday
A reported practice by U.S. airlines to reduce the amount of spare fuel on planes in a money-saving effort is causing concern among some pilots, a survey says.More than 20 pilots who filed complaints in the past year with NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System saw the probability of increased diverted flights. They said less fuel would mean planes can't circle as long over airports when...
USA Today (Free subscription) | yesterday
20 pilots filed complaints in the past year with NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System about lack of the fuel for flights.
The Wichita Business Journal (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
Wichita-based Hawker Beechcraft Corp.'s newest aircraft has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency and has already received certification in India, Mexico and Saudi Arabia.
Net News Publisher (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
Mildura, Victoria will this week host a special workshop for local pilots as part of a national air safety campaign. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is staging the free AvSafety workshop at the Mildura Aero Club on Wednesday, 7 May. The workshop will look at key air safety issues, such as flying skills and operations at [...]
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
Transport Canada is failing to track whether sufficient safety checks and audits are being conducted on the country's major airlines, according to Auditor-General Sheila Fraser's report.The department also failed to measure public risk or develop a warning system that could alert it to imminent air disasters as it moved to a new air-safety system, according to the report tabled yesterday....
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
A far-reaching aviation-safety bill was effectively grounded in the Senate on Tuesday over squabbles on unrelated issues.
LA Times (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
The measure included provisions to modernize air traffic control and protect stranded passengers. After a week of partisan fighting, a far-reaching aviation safety bill was effectively grounded in the Senate on Tuesday over squabbles on unrelated issues.
Nikkei (Free subscription) | 05/05/2008
Taiwan, Japan Sign Agreement On Aviation SafetyTAIPEI (Kyodo)--Taiwan and Japan signed an aviation safety agreement Monday that will facilitate joint investigations into aviation accidents and the exchange of related technical knowledge, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/05/2008
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reiterated its commitment to improve aviation safety in Africa, while calling on African governments to get their acts together on safety infrastructure.
Law Blog - WSJ.com (Free subscription) | 05/01/2008
Debate over airline pension plans and oil prices complicated efforts to pass legislation to overhaul how the government regulates aviation safety.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 04/29/2008
The federal government donated N120 million for the regional implementation of the Plan for Aviation Safety in Africa (AFI Plan), the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Harold Demuren , has said.
Today In the Sky (Free subscription) | 04/28/2008
USA TODAY writes "air travelers who can prove they don't belong on terrorist watch lists could be spared extra scrutiny under a new program that addresses the public's biggest complaint about aviation safety, the nation's Homeland Security chief said. Homeland...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 04/28/2008
Nigeria: Poor Aircraft Maintenance Hinders Aviation Safety27 April 2008Nahimah A. NurudeenLagosThe air transport sector plays a crucial part in the world economic activities and has been identified as the fastest growing sector of the global economy.In like vein, a safe system of operation is an essential requirement in the aviation industry, because airlines' safety records...
Aviation Now (Free subscription) | 04/21/2008
DOT Secretary also commissions an independent team of experts to evaluate aviation safety.
