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NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders

The NTSB's Office of Aviation Safety has issued a safety alert advising pilots and first responders on hazards from undeployed ballistic‑recovery parachute systems (BRS). It identifies recognition cues, post‑incident risks to occupants and rescuers, and recommends actions to safely secure and manage parachute canopies.

2026-02-25T13:14:55.921704-08:00

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When Two Pilots Aren't Enough: Crew Resource Management Failures Behind Fatal Accidents

2026-02-25T05:11:25.110439-08:00

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ATC app fuses live controller audio and position data to deliver near‑real‑time alerts on El Paso TFR

2026-02-25T07:06:24.118984-08:00

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Redbird Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (VT‑AJV) crashes in Jharkhand; seven killed, aircraft exempt from black‑box mandate

2026-02-25T00:01:27.522725-08:00

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NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders The NTSB's Office of Aviation Safety has issued a safety alert advising pilots and first responders on hazards from undeployed ballistic‑recovery parachute systems (BRS). It identifies recognition cues, post‑incident risks to occupants and rescuers, and recommends actions to safely secure and manage parachute canopies.

2026-02-25T13:14:55.921704-08:00

NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders

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Kazakhstan Air Force Su-30SM crashes near Balkhash; both pilots eject safely A Kazakhstan Air Force Su-30SM crashed during a training flight near Balkhash; both crew reportedly ejected and survived. The military has confirmed the incident and said an investigation is underway to determine cause and assess damage to the aircraft and surrounding area.

2026-02-25T09:46:32.802377-08:00

Kazakhstan Air Force Su-30SM crashes near Balkhash; both pilots eject safely

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Flightradar24 adds Aireon space-based ADS‑B, eliminating remaining global blind spots Flightradar24 has integrated Aireon’s space‑based ADS‑B data, enabling continuous worldwide aircraft tracking and closing the platform’s remaining coverage blind spots. The addition expands Flightradar24’s real‑time positional feed used by customers and partners for operational monitoring, analytics and safety oversight.

2026-02-25T07:35:54.114144-08:00

Flightradar24 adds Aireon space-based ADS‑B, eliminating remaining global blind spots

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ATC app fuses live controller audio and position data to deliver near‑real‑time alerts on El Paso TFR The platform ingests live ATC audio and location feeds to generate near‑real‑time alerts on temporary flight restrictions, as demonstrated during the El Paso TFR. It surfaces events—engine failures, fires, security incidents—by correlating controller communications with aircraft positions, enabling faster situational awareness for operators and planners.

2026-02-25T07:06:24.118984-08:00

ATC app fuses live controller audio and position data to deliver near‑real‑time alerts on El Paso TFR

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When Two Pilots Aren't Enough: Crew Resource Management Failures Behind Fatal Accidents Crew Resource Management is meant to multiply oversight in the cockpit, but persistent CRM breakdowns—failures in communication, decision‑making and cockpit coordination—continue to underlie fatal accidents. This analysis examines recurring patterns of CRM failure and implications for training, SOPs and safety‑management systems.

2026-02-25T05:11:25.110439-08:00

When Two Pilots Aren't Enough: Crew Resource Management Failures Behind Fatal Accidents

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Lufthansa Group rolls out IATA 'Turbulence Aware' across Lufthansa, SWISS and Edelweiss Lufthansa Group has rolled out IATA's Turbulence Aware program across Lufthansa, SWISS and Edelweiss, integrating anonymized, real‑time turbulence reports into operations. The data‑sharing platform feeds immediate turbulence intelligence to flight crews and networks to boost safety, reduce injury risk and optimise routings for efficiency and passenger comfort.

2026-02-25T01:51:16.946363-08:00

Lufthansa Group rolls out IATA 'Turbulence Aware' across Lufthansa, SWISS and Edelweiss

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Redbird Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (VT‑AJV) crashes in Jharkhand; seven killed, aircraft exempt from black‑box mandate A Redbird Airways Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (registration VT‑AJV) crashed near Simaria, Jharkhand, late Monday, killing all seven aboard. AAIB and DGCA teams have recovered wreckage evidence; the C90 carried no FDR/CVR because its MTOW is below India’s 5,700 kg recorder mandate.

2026-02-25T00:01:27.522725-08:00

Redbird Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (VT‑AJV) crashes in Jharkhand; seven killed, aircraft exempt from black‑box mandate

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Bristow adopts Centrik 5 to modernize rotorcraft safety, risk and compliance Bristow has chosen Centrik 5 to modernize safety, risk and compliance across its global rotorcraft operations. The software will centralize safety reporting, standardize risk assessment and speed corrective-action processes to strengthen regulatory compliance and operational oversight across a dispersed rotary‑wing fleet.

2026-02-24T20:46:33.169890-08:00

Bristow adopts Centrik 5 to modernize rotorcraft safety, risk and compliance

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NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders

When Two Pilots Aren't Enough: Crew Resource Management Failures Behind Fatal Accidents

ATC app fuses live controller audio and position data to deliver near‑real‑time alerts on El Paso TFR

Redbird Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (VT‑AJV) crashes in Jharkhand; seven killed, aircraft exempt from black‑box mandate

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