AeroSafety World February 2016

Runway Safety (approach and landing), ATC/ATM, Cover Story

Bright Horizons

Technologies focus on enhancing pilots’ visual perception and situational awareness during approach and landing.

by Wayne Rosenkrans

Runway Safety (Conflicts), Airport Ops

Re-Evaluating

Researchers suggest a new method of assessing runway incursions.

by Linda Werfelman

Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, Winter/Challenging Ops

Frigid Descent

The occupants of a BO105 survived the crash but drowned in icy Canadian waters before…

by Linda Werfelman

Aviation Research, Winter/Challenging Ops

Penguin Tales

Water-repelling traits found in penguin feathers might someday be replicated on airplane wings to halt…

by Linda Werfelman

Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods

Battery Ban Recommended

ICAO panel calls for ending cargo shipments of lithium ion batteries on passenger aircraft.

by Frank Jackman

2015 Review

2015 Year in Review

No fatalities resulted from major accidents among the world’s commercial jet transport aircraft.

by Greg Marshall

President's Message

Busy Schedule

In the aviation industry, one way we track the passing of time is by the…

by Jon L. Beatty | President and CEO

Lithium Batteries, Dangerous Goods, Editorial Page

Risk Assessment

In debating whether to prohibit the carriage of lithium ion batteries as cargo on passenger…

by Frank Jackman | Editor-in-Chief

InSight

Is There Really a No.1?

For those who manage risk in aviation organizations, it can be irritating when simplistic news…

by Mark Millam

Safety Calendar

Aviation Safety Events | February 2016

FEBRUARY 8–12 – SMS Expanded Implementation Course. The Aviation Consulting Group. Honolulu. <tacgworldwide.com/safetymanagementsystems.htm>. FEBRUARY 16–21…

by FSF Editorial Staff

Safety Briefs

Safety News | February 2016

New Rules on Tracking | Automation Hazards | Registering sUAS | and more …

by Linda Werfelman

DataLink, General Aviation

Highs and Lows

General aviation accidents in Australia were up in 2014, but fatal accidents were down.

by Frank Jackman

Runway Safety (approach and landing), Accident Investigation, On Record

‘Impossible to Stop’

The following information provides an awareness of problems that might be avoided in the future.…

by Mark Lacagnina