FAA Orders Safety Alert
The agency says its action was prompted by a rash of runway incursions at U.S. airports.
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Marked Inconsistencies
With no standardized guidelines, apron/ramp markings at U.S. airports are often developed according to local preferences, a new report says.
Airport Ops, Flight Planning, News
‘Misinterpretation’
Two airline crews misunderstood a NOTAM for an Australian airport and landed farther down a runway than necessary, the ATSB says.
Airport Ops, Flight Ops, Maintenance Matters, News
Busy Bees
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.
5G, Airport Ops, Flight Ops, News
Confrontation Over 5G
The U.S. aviation industry is pressing for a delay in the planned activation of new frequencies for wireless broadband.
Airport Ops, COVID-19, News, Safety Oversight
Safety News in Brief
IATA Urges End to Omicron Travel Bans
Accident/Incident Investigation, Airport Ops, News
Visibility Issues Cited in 2019 Toronto Taxi Lane Collision
A Jazz Aviation Dash 8 was damaged beyond repair; some passenger injuries stemmed from disregard of the flight attendant’s instructions during the evacuation.
FAA Awards $273 million in Safety Grants to U.S. Airports
The projects include purchasing aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment.
Runway Safety (approach and landing), Airport Ops
Lighting the Path
Report shows runway veer-offs may have a link to wide runways without centerline lighting.
