Swiss Heli Crash / Pilatus Crash Landing / Saudi Air Taxi

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Swiss Helicopter Crashes During Logging Operation, Pilot Injured

A Eurocopter AS 350B3 écureuil helicopter owned by Swiss Helicopter crashed on June 18, 2024, during a logging flight near Conters, Graubünden, Switzerland. The 29-year-old pilot, who sustained serious injuries, was airlifted to Kantonsspital Graubünden by a Rega-Crew but is not in life-threatening condition. The accident occurred when the helicopter encountered difficulties while unloading a log from over 50 meters high; the Swiss Safety Investigation Board (SUST) is investigating the cause of the crash. Click image above for reading the full article!

Emergency Landing Near Riga Airport Due to Poor Visibility

A Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter operated by Skydive Latvia made an emergency landing 4 kilometers from Riga International Airport (RIX/EVRA) on June 19, 2024, after experiencing severe weather conditions that reduced visibility to less than 200 meters. The aircraft, en route from Limba?i airport to Riga for a parachuting operation, reported technical issues and fuel exhaustion, forcing the pilot, a Latvian national, to land in a field near Imanta. The passenger, a Lithuanian national, was hospitalized, and the incident temporarily disrupted airport operations. Click image above for reading the full article!

Saudi Arabia Conducts First Licensed Autonomous Air Taxi Flight

On June 12, EHang's EH216-S, the world's first air taxi licensed by a civil aviation authority, completed a successful flight in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, under special approval from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). The pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft transported two passengers and marked a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) program. EHang, in partnership with local company Front End, aims to integrate these air taxis for various uses, including medical transport, emergency travel, and logistical support, contributing to the modernization of the Saudi aviation landscape. Click image above for reading the full article!

Airplane Crash & Incident Reviews: Cuban Weight & Balance Catastrophe!

Read our today's review of just another tragic accident that moved the world back when it happened and far beyond. Click image above for reading the full article!

SARPcheck global aviation safety audit: A wet lease, codeshare, ACMI Booster

SARPcheck is a new global aviation safety audit that assesses airline compliance with select ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) across defined ICAO Annexes. The primary aim of this audit is to enhance global flight safety while providing an affordable and accessible tool to facilitate ACMI, wet lease, and codeshare operations. The ICAO Annexes and SARPs that SARPcheck focuses on are specifically those outlined by regulatory and industry standards, including FAA requirements for overseeing foreign air carriers and the TCO approval elements of EASA.

SARPcheck is governed by a London-based not-for-profit organization, the Safety Audit Review Partnership (SARP Ltd.), which accredits Safety Quality Organizations (SQOs) such as AEROTHRIVE, Aviation Quality Services and WAKE (QA) LIMITED to conduct these audits globally. Detailed information about the program, including the SARPcheck Program Manual (SCPM), informative brochures, and the latest updates, is available on our website at www.SARP.org. For further inquiries or personal assistance, please feel free to send me a message. I'm always happy to help!

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