
Weaknesses in U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight led to long-term safety issues involving several airline maintenance programs, according to a report by a government oversight agency.
Maintenance Matters, News, Safety Oversight
A U.S. government oversight agency sees flaws in the FAA’s monitoring of airlines’ assessment and mitigation of safety risks.
by Linda Werfelman | January 12, 2022
Weaknesses in U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight led to long-term safety issues involving several airline maintenance programs, according to a report by a government oversight agency.
Human Factors, Maintenance Matters, News
Organizational factors, not an individual mechanic’s actions, are typically to blame for departures from standard procedures, an FAA report says.
by Linda Werfelman
Airport Ops, Flight Ops, Maintenance Matters, News
The AAIB blames insects’ frenzied nest-building for blocking airliners’ pitot/static systems at Heathrow in mid-2021 and warns that the problem is likely to recur.
by Linda Werfelman
Accident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
ATSB investigations have found an increased risk of injury for helicopter pilots engaged in operations that make it difficult to use upper torso restraints.
by Linda Werfelman