Air Traffic Control in the Upper Reaches
NASA, the FAA, the EU, and aircraft operators are working out traffic management in the…
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737 MAX, Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Safety Recommendation
Stuck in Neutral
The NTSB is recommending action to prevent new instances of jammed rudder pedals.
ATC/ATM, News, Safety Oversight
Outdated Systems
FAA ATC systems are plagued by shortages of spare parts, technicians, and funding, a GAO…
FAA Chief: Boeing Safety Culture Needs a Boost
Testifying before a U.S. House subcommittee, Whitaker described his agency’s increased oversight of the aircraft…
Silenced for Crying Wolf
The Twin Otter’s terrain-avoidance system might have provided ample warning of the mountain ahead, but…
A Fatality-Free Year
Commercial jets worldwide were involved in 11 accidents in 2023, none fatal, according to Boeing…
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, Maintenance Matters, News, Safety Oversight
Inadequacies
The NTSB cited deficient inspections and oversight in the 2022 crash of a former military…
A Shortage of Maintainers
The aviation industry suffers from a mechanic shortage, and there seems to be no quick…
ICAO Data Show Declining Accident Rates
Indicators portray 2023 as the safest of the past five years.
Steady Improvement
The steady reduction in deaths associated with passenger flights has continued for decades, even at…