Aircraft Service Issues and Why You Should Use an FAA-Approved Repair Station
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforces safety standards and regulations to ensure aircraft are safe for flight. FAA-approved repair stations complete private and corporate aircraft maintenance thoroughly and in compliance with FAA standards. Each FAA-approved repair station has the authorization to perform specific repairs. For example, [...]
What You Need to Know About Maintaining a Private Jet
Maintaining a private jet is essential for safe operation, legal compliance and aircraft longevity. To keep your aircraft in top shape, it's important to understand necessary maintenance tasks, when to perform them and when to schedule expert inspections and service. Importance of Private Jet Maintenance Private [...]
What You Need to Know About AOG Services
Aircraft on ground (AOG) services help aircraft owners and operators return to flight schedules when a repair or mandatory inspection grounds an aircraft. AOG service providers conduct emergency inspections and aircraft repairs when an aircraft is unsafe for flight. A private or commercial owner or operator [...]
FAA Types of Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is an essential player in aviation safety. The Federal Aviation Act established the FAA in 1958 to regulate aviation and promote safety. The FAA has played a significant role in the history of aviation safety ever since, establishing air traffic rules, developing manufacturing standards and [...]
When Does My Aircraft Safety Equipment Need Servicing?
How do you know when you should schedule routine aircraft safety equipment service? This information should be easy enough to find in your owner's manual, but it can be hard to locate and make sense of the many different dates you need to know. We created [...]
The History of Aviation Safety
Safety is one of the top priorities in aircraft design, and as technology continues to advance, so do available aviation safety measures. According to investigation statistics from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), American aviation safety has steadily improved throughout the years. This is evident [...]
What to Do If There Is an Aircraft Fire During a Flight
Can aircraft experience a fire? They can, but it's very rare. However, it can be beneficial to understand where and how they can happen, as well as what to do if you ever encounter one. Where Do Airplane Fires Most Commonly Occur? An airplane fire can [...]
How Do Aircraft Evacuation Slides Work?
How Do Aircraft Evacuation Slides Work? Inflatable aircraft escape slides allow passengers to safely exit a plane during an emergency when environmental hazards like water or fire make standard exits unsafe. There are four types of slides: land slides, rafts, off-wing exit ramps and combination exit ramps [...]
Why Are Oxygen Masks Important in an Aviation Emergency
Why Are Oxygen Masks Important in an Aviation Emergency Oxygen masks are a crucial component of an airplane's safety equipment, particularly in the oxygen systems for cabin passengers and flight crew members. When cabin pressure drops, emergency oxygen masks provide life-saving oxygen for passengers [...]
The Most Common Aircraft Emergencies and Minimizing the Risk
The Most Common Aircraft Emergencies and Minimizing the Risk As we move further into the 21st century, plane travel is safer than ever. Keeping passengers safe is a moral responsibility and a mandate from the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). Taking a proactive approach to face the [...]