2023 FSF Press Releases, Runway Safety
Foundation Calls for Global, Coordinated Action on Runway Incursions
GAPPRI is a roadmap for addressing risk and instilling resilience.
Industry Updates
FAA Alleges Frontier Airliners Flew With Incomplete Medical Kits
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed levying a $474,000 civil penalty against Frontier…
News, Runway Safety (approach and landing), Accident/Incident Investigation
Crew Lack of Awareness Cited in SFO Taxiway Overflight Incident
Wrong surface event “could very easily have had a catastrophic outcome,” NTSB chairman says.
FAA Warns NVG Pilots Operating Near LED Lights
Some LED lights cannot be seen by pilots wearing night vision goggles.
News, Runway Safety (approach and landing), Accident/Incident Investigation
Business Jet Lined Up with Occupied Taxiway
GIV on approach to Philadelphia overflew four airliners during go-around, NTSB says.
ICAO Confirms 2017 Was Safest Year for Aviation
Scheduled commercial flights were involved in five fatal accidents in 2017 — the lowest number…
Pitot-Cover Checks Urged by ATSB Safety Advisory
ATSB issues safety advisory in wake of July incident at Brisbane.
News, Mechanical Issues, Runway Safety (approach and landing), Accident/Incident Investigation
Fatigue Cracking Cited in FedEx MD-10F Landing Gear Collapse
Operator’s nine-year overhaul cycle contributed to the gear failure, NTSB said.
News, Accident/Incident Investigation
NTSB Finally Back to Full Strength
Swearing in of Jennifer Homendy brings board back to five members for first time in…
News, Cabin Safety, Safety Regulation
U.K. CAA Seeks Crackdown on Disruptive Passengers
Citing skyrocketing numbers of reported incidents involving disruptive passengers, the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)…
Serious Injuries Due to Turbulence Down in 2017
Number of injuries falls to 17 from 44 in 2016, FAA says.