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Posts Categorized: Airport Ops
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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…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Airport Ops
Gatwick Reopens After Drone Siege
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…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Airport Ops
Drone Sightings Prompt London Gatwick Closure
Aviation stakeholders call for tougher laws as closure disrupts holiday travel for tens of thousands.
Forming a Response
Airports need a structured response if they are to cope with emergencies of all sorts.
News, Airport Ops, Winter/Challenging Ops
EASA Urges Increased Attention to Deicing
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…
Runway Safety (Conflicts), Airport Ops
Serious U.S. Runway Incursions Declined in Fiscal 2017
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…
Dark Colors Stymie Aircraft Docking Guidance Systems at Airports
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…
Runway Safety (Conflicts), Airport Ops
Tracking Runway Incursions
Better collection of human factors–related data is seen as crucial in preventing runway incursions.