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
Business Jet Pilots Describe A380 Wake Turbulence Encounter
The pilots told accident investigators how they lost control of the aircraft in a wake…
EC Removes Carriers from Benin and Mozambique from Blacklist
Four carriers from other countries added to Europe’s Air Safety List.
EASA Tallies 2016 Safety Recommendations
Investigative authorities in 18 countries addressed a total of 88 aviation safety recommendations to the…
ICAO Developing Drone Traffic Management Plan
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is seeking feedback on its goal of developing a…
EASA Proposes Rules for Small Drones
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is proposing rules for the operation of small drones…
News, Runway Safety (approach and landing), Runway Safety (Conflicts), Safety Review
Canada’s TSB Pushes Proactive Runway Safety Efforts
Of particular concern is the number of serious runway incursions, TSB says.
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Study for FAA Examines Risks of Human-Drone Collisions
The injuries most likely to occur when a small drone strikes a person are blunt…
IATA Measures Improvement in Commercial Aviation Safety
The global commercial air transport industry’s safety record improved by 54 percent between 2007 and…
Study Pinpoints Risks at Amsterdam’s Schiphol
Dutch Safety Board’s recommendations include “future-proof” operational concept for busy airport.
Serious Injuries Suffered During Turbulence Increased in 2016
Thirty-three passengers and 11 crewmembers were injured in 2016, up from a total of 21…