IATA Measures Improvement in Commercial Aviation Safety
The global commercial air transport industry’s safety record improved by 54 percent between 2007 and…
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Study Pinpoints Risks at Amsterdam’s Schiphol
Dutch Safety Board’s recommendations include “future-proof” operational concept for busy airport.
Serious Injuries Suffered During Turbulence Increased in 2016
Thirty-three passengers and 11 crewmembers were injured in 2016, up from a total of 21…
U.S. Helicopter Safety Team Regroups for Accident-Reduction Effort
USHST said its goal is to see a fatal accident rate of 0.61 per 100,000…
DOT Inspector General Reviewing FAA Drone Waiver Process
OIG says it’s important that FAA’s waiver process does not result in prolonged delays.
International Experts Issue Guidance on Drone Regulations
An international team of regulatory specialists has issued guidance material to help harmonize regulations governing…
Lithium Batteries, 2017 FSF Press Releases, Dangerous Goods
Flight Safety Foundation Statement on New Personal Electronic Device Restrictions
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Recent decisions to ban personal electronic devices (PEDs) larger than a cell…
EASA Issues Recommendations on Transport of PEDs Powered by Lithium Batteries
Carrying PEDs in the passenger cabin rather than in checked bags is preferred, EASA says.
Sumwalt Named NTSB Vice Chairman
He also will serve as acting chairman until a new chair is named.
News, Lithium Batteries, Safety Oversight
Airlines Call for Alternatives to Ban on Large Electronic Devices
IATA CEO says there was no consultation and little coordination with carriers before restrictions announced.
