UK Defence Minister Luke Pollard has ordered a review into safety advice he received from top military officials who declared the Ajax armored vehicle 'demonstrably safe to operate' just weeks before approximately 30 soldiers fell ill from noise and vibration exposure during training. The declaration comes after the platform reached initial operational capability in November, eight years behind schedule.
Textron Aviation has reaffirmed its dedication to flight operations safety through the 2026 Safety Standdown, an event that brought together over 200 employees and industry partners. According to Cessna (Textron Aviation), the day's agenda focused on air safety investigations, SMS status, pilot mental focus, and crisis management.
Textron Aviation has appointed Pravin Kulkarni as senior vice president, Quality and Environmental Health & Safety. With 25 years of experience at the company, Kulkarni will focus on driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of accountability.
Pilatus emphasizes the advantages of single-engine turboprops, citing their safety record and environmental benefits. With over 1,700 PC-12 models produced, these aircraft have proven themselves to be reliable and efficient.
The Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Jennifer Homendy, has expressed her opposition to proposed legislation that would reduce safety in the skies over Washington DC. The NTSB is concerned about the potential risks of military aircraft operating without ADS-B technology, which provides an aircraft's location to air traffic control and other aircraft pilots.
A federal judge in Texas has dismissed the US government's criminal case against Boeing over two 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people. The decision comes after a revised agreement was reached between the Justice Department and Boeing, which includes fines, compensation for victims' families, and internal safety reforms.
AeroTime sat down with Anthony Florian, President of EMEA and India, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, to discuss the company's role in driving safer, smarter, and more efficient flight. With rising fuel costs, decarbonization targets, and increasing passenger expectations, Honeywell is working to advance autonomy and AI capabilities.
Skytron, a fly-by-wire aircraft designed by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Greg Mercer, aims to revolutionize general aviation with automation and reduced pilot workload. The aircraft features twin Rotax 916iS engines and is targeted at owner-pilots and professionals drawn to high-performance personal aircraft.
The US Department of Transportation has announced a sweeping reorganization of the Federal Aviation Administration, with a focus on improving safety and modernizing air traffic control. The restructuring centralizes safety oversight, consolidates internal functions, and creates new offices.
Christian Palmaz, CEO of Pilatus, shares his journey in aviation, business, and safety. He explains how he became passionate about flying at age 13 and pursued rigorous training to secure 'pro-flown' rates.