
IT for Wildlife Management
IT systems are playing an increasing role in reducing the risks of aircraft encounters with wildlife.
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IT systems are playing an increasing role in reducing the risks of aircraft encounters with wildlife.
by Mario Pierobon
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Airport Ops, Safety Regulation
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…
by FSF Editorial Staff
News, Runway Safety (approach and landing), Airport Ops
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…
by FSF Editorial Staff
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Airport Ops
London’s Gatwick Airport reopened today after a 33-hour closure prompted by repeated drone sightings over the airfield. Authorities continued to search for the operator of the drone, which they said…
by FSF Editorial Staff
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Airport Ops
Aviation stakeholders call for tougher laws as closure disrupts holiday travel for tens of thousands.
by FSF Editorial Staff
Airports need a structured response if they are to cope with emergencies of all sorts.
by Mario Pierobon
News, Airport Ops, Winter/Challenging Ops
Citing several recent incidents of improper ground deicing of aircraft later involved in incidents, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is calling for renewed efforts by operators to ensure that…
by FSF Editorial Staff
Runway Safety (Conflicts), Airport Ops
The number of serious runway incursions — those that fall into Categories A or B — reported to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in fiscal year 2017 declined to…
by FSF Editorial Staff
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is warning airport operators that some of the docking systems that help guide airplanes into their assigned gates are unable to recognize aircraft with…
by FSF Editorial Staff
Runway Safety (Conflicts), Airport Ops
Better collection of human factors–related data is seen as crucial in preventing runway incursions.
by Linda Werfelman