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
News, Accident/Incident Investigation
NTSB Issues Investigation Update on Fatal Southwest Engine Failure
Damaged components of the failed engine from Flight 1380 are identified as viewed from the…
News, Runway Safety (approach and landing), Accident/Incident Investigation
NTSB Opens Docket in Air Canada Taxiway Overflight Incident
The image at top shows the configuration of Runways 28L and 28R, and Taxiway C…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ATC/ATM
FAA Launches Nationwide Test of System Supporting Drone Operations
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun a nationwide test of the low altitude…
News, Runway Safety (approach and landing), Accident/Incident Investigation
Limited Visual Cues Cited in A320 Runway Excursion
Rain, poorly functioning windshield wipers and a lack of runway centerline lighting resulted in limited…
News, Ground Handling, Ground Ops
Harmonized Ground Safety Standards Sought
Ground safety standards must be harmonized worldwide in order to improve ground safety at the…
News, Accident/Incident Investigation
FAA to Order Inspections of CFM56-7B Engines
Move comes in the wake of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 inflight engine failure.
ICAO Urges Continued Modernization of African Infrastructure
The rapid growth in Africa’s air traffic can only be managed through the continuation of…
FAA Urges Review of Air Carrier Odor, Smoke, Fumes Procedures
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is encouraging air carriers to review their odor, smoke…
News, Accident/Incident Investigation, Helicopter Safety
NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on NYC AS350 Accident
Five passengers were killed in the March 11 accident on the East River.