Foundation Annual Safety Report Warns of Rising Risks from Gaps in Safety Compliance
FSF calls for an industrywide recommitment to safety fundamentals.
Industry Updates
Role Playing
Flight crews appear to perform better with first officers at the controls, a new study…
James A. “Jay” Donoghue
The Foundation’s former director of publications, an award-winning journalist, died July 31.
Leave It Behind
Pre-flight safety briefings should include instructions for passengers to leave behind their carry-ons in the…
NTSB Says Weather Forecasters Need Better Training on Turbulence
Low-level turbulence a particular concern.
News, Accident/Incident Investigation
Landsberg Appointed NTSB Vice Chairman
Bruce Landsberg, a well-known general aviation safety advocate and past president of the Aircraft Owners…
News, Flight Deck, Safety Recommendation
CASA Tells Airlines to Decide Future of “Two in the Cockpit” Practice
Intentional Germanwings crash had prompted the requirement.
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Safety Research
U.K. Citizens Favor Increased Drone Regulation, CAA Says
Drone users also agree that regulations should be increased, survey finds.
Boeing Named Host Sponsor of IASS 2018 in Seattle
Long-time Benefactor member will host the 71st annual safety summit Nov. 12–14.
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…
U.S. Airports to Receive $771 Million in Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation says it plans to award $771 million in airport infrastructure…