LSA Engine Safety
Aircraft engines these days come in a lot more flavors and configurations than they used to, thanks largely to the advent of two forms of alternative aviation: most recently, the light sport aircraft (LSA) market and, much earlier, the 1990s surge in experimental/amateur kit-built aircraft.
China's Rules Limiting Branch Companies Will Help
China is moving again to prevent rapid growth from endangering aviation safety, with rules that will slow the geographic expansion of China's smaller airlines and restrict competition, benefiting the struggling larger state carriers.
Korea ranked First for Aviation Safety
Back to Korea next week...glad Korean airlines rank high
Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger Goes to Washington
Sully, who testifies before the Aviation Subcommittee of the House today, says that the cuts airlines have demanded of pilots in recent years have been chasing the best pilots out of the business, which may lead to a decline in safety in the industry. It's a point EW pointed out around the time of the crash.