All articles by David Learmount – Page 53
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Probe into Ryanair's April series of possible Stansted fog rule breaches hits buffer as Irish aviation safety agency delays response
Seven months after full details of alleged breaches of safety regulations by Irish-registered aircraft operating into London Stansted airport were passed to the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), the agency says it has not yet completed its investigation nor taken any action.
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CHC probe finds no technical fault
Investigation into Irish Sea helicopter crash continues as recorder fails to provide evidence of mechanical problem
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Ryanair approaches probed again
Irish investigator slams 737-800 captain for bad crew resource management and flying during Cork airport arrival
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Initial UK aviation safety findings show no technical faults in December Morecambe Bay crashed Eurocopter Dauphin
Initial readings from the flight data recorder (FDR) from the Eurocopter AS365N Dauphin that crashed into the Irish Sea on 27 December killing all seven people on board indicate there was nothing technically wrong with the helicopter when it hit the water, according to a UK Air Accident Investigation Branch ...
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Sikorsky disputes $60m crash claim in August 2005 Estonia Copterline S-76C downing
Finnish operator seeks damages following loss of S-76C
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Breach in procedures led to crash
Report cites lack of CRJ200 crew's knowledge about aircraft and engine performance near maximum altitude
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US pilot retirement debate stalls at 60
FAA finally poised to decide in face of divided opinion
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NewsDeadly lessons - Flight International airline safety review 2006
How good was airline safety in 2006? We examine the industry's record for the year and give a full breakdown of all major incidents.
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Deadly lessons: Flight safety review
It is getting safer to fly, but the record in some parts of the world remains a challenge. We assess last year's figures and the prospects for 2007
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Storms delay Dauphin recovery
Offshore twin-engined helicopter suffered sudden loss of control before crashing into sea, killing occupants
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Autopilot PFD cues 'reduce errors'
UK study finds that risk of confusion during high crew workload could be cut by providing better visual feedback
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Fatal accidents cut but CFIT still kills
Fewer losses in 2006 as long-term safety trend resumed
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Flight International aviation safety survey shows airline accident numbers for 2006 equal lowest for decade, but fatalities high
Airline fatal accident numbers declined last year to 27 – equalling the lowest annual figure for 10 years despite traffic growth.
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US airspace user charges may be based on jet fuel
Owners gear up for battle as Department of Transportation considers alternatives