Inspector General Hits FAA for Not Updating Evacuation Standards
The FAA has conducted ‘insufficient research’ on passenger behavior aboard aircraft in emergencies, inspector general…
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Visibility Issues Cited in 2019 Toronto Taxi Lane Collision
A Jazz Aviation Dash 8 was damaged beyond repair; some passenger injuries stemmed from disregard…
DOT Inspector General: Weak Monitoring Could Hinder Aviation Cybersecurity Planning
Aviation cyber initiative needs mechanisms for evaluating its results.
DOT IG: FAA Faulted on BasicMed Program Implementation
Agency can’t confirm whether participating pilots meet key conditions, report says.
U.S. Airports Awarded $1.2 Billion in Infrastructure, Safety Grants
FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson said the 434 AIP grants would pay for critical infrastructure and…
How to Block Transmitting COVID-19 Via Air Travel
A New Zealand study says a multi-layered approach is the aviation industry’s best defense against…
Airport Safety: FAA to Test Drone-Detection Equipment
Airport operators will be asked over the next few weeks to notify the FAA if…
GAO Urges Improved Oversight for FAA Compliance Program
FAA adopted the Compliance Program in 2015, with the stated goal of using compliance actions…
COVID-19: Middle Ground
Initial MIT study sees improved safety against COVID-19 if middle seats are left empty.
IATA: Pandemic Means 3.5 Million Job Losses in Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing more harm than previously expected to Africa’s aviation industry.