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.
Industry Updates
Posts Categorized: Airport Ops
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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.
IT for Wildlife Management
IT systems are playing an increasing role in reducing the risks of aircraft encounters with wildlife.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Airport Ops, Safety Regulation
U.K. Expands Drone Restriction Zones
Drone flight restriction zones have been expanded around airports in the U.K. under a new rule that took effect March 13. Under the DroneSafe program, operated by the U.K. Civil…
News, Runway Safety (approach and landing), Airport Ops
ATSB Warns of Wake Turbulence at Sydney Airport
Wake turbulence occurrences are being reported at a disproportionate rate by crews flying into Sydney Airport — the only major airport in Australia with parallel runways, according to a study…