Leave It Behind
Pre-flight safety briefings should include instructions for passengers to leave behind their carry-ons in the event of an emergency evacuation.
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News, Mechanical Issues, Flight Ops
Engine In-Flight Shutdown Traced to Cleaning Process
Chemical residue from a cleaning procedure led to corrosion, blade failure.
TSB Chair Weighs in on Swissair Flight 111 Accident 20 Years Later
At the 2018 International Air Safety Summit (IASS), the premier aviation safety summit, Flight Safety…
Government and Industry Working Together to Improve Safety
We all should all be proud of the impressive safety record that the aviation industry…
Why does seemingly good aviation safety news bring out such mixed reviews from the media?
So many people tell me if it doesn’t bleed, it doesn’t lead on the news. …
Evolution of Safety and Learning in the Aviation Industry
How do we collaborative proactively to produce the same safety improvements previously gained through accident…
What Gets Measured Gets Attention
At the beginning of every year, I am amazed by how many news stories are…
The World Needs to Learn from its Safety Incidents
Ten years ago, Flight Safety Foundation joined other notable organizations that support aviation safety to…
Health Care Provider Using Checklists to Improve Patient Safety
Sacred Heart Health System, a Florida-based health care provider, is implementing “pre-flight” checklists to enhance…
FAA: Shift Away from Enforcement Mindset Enhances Safety
New compliance philosophy seen to be working.
Blog, Safety Information Sharing and Protection, Risk Management
Data Analysis Methods Cross Industries
United Airlines recently was given credit in a Wall Street Journal article for performing safety…
Blog, Safety Information Sharing and Protection, Safety Management
NASA’s ASRS Marking 40 Years
The U.S. National Aeronautical and Space Administration’s Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) is marking its…