NTSB Warns of GA Seat Belt Failures
New safety alert urges aircraft owners to inspect and replace older restraint systems.
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Three Killed in Oregon Helicopter Midair Collision
Flight instructor, student pilot and another pilot died after two helicopters collided near McMinnville Municipal Airport.
Navy Class A Aviation Mishaps Reach Decade High
The Navy recorded 16 Class A aviation mishaps in fiscal 2026.
FAA Shields Voluntary Safety Reports
New order protects certain safety information shared by industry groups to encourage voluntary reporting.
Signature Aviation to Limit Special-Event Fees, Introduce Simplified Pricing
Signature Aviation is introducing consolidated FBO access pricing and plans to limit special-event fees to a small number of high-demand events starting in 2027.
Survey Finds Widespread Fatigue Among European Airline Pilots
Nearly 77% of surveyed European airline pilots reported cockpit microsleeps in the previous four weeks.
Metroliner Trim Inspections Ordered After In-Flight Failures
New directive addresses flight control concerns affecting nearly 200 U.S.-registered aircraft.
NTSB Details Fatal Yosemite Helicopter Accident
Preliminary report describes earlier water bucket problems and the helicopter’s final moments before impact.
Safety is Built In, Not Assumed: Keeping Collision Avoidance Ahead of the Traffic
Combining TCAS and ADS-B In can give pilots more time to prevent midair collisions.
Two Air Force Pilots Eject From T-6A in Texas
The crew made the decision after receiving unsafe landing gear indications.
