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
U.S. Helicopter Safety Team Regroups for Accident-Reduction Effort
USHST said its goal is to see a fatal accident rate of 0.61 per 100,000…
DOT Inspector General Reviewing FAA Drone Waiver Process
OIG says it’s important that FAA’s waiver process does not result in prolonged delays.
International Experts Issue Guidance on Drone Regulations
An international team of regulatory specialists has issued guidance material to help harmonize regulations governing…
EASA Issues Recommendations on Transport of PEDs Powered by Lithium Batteries
Carrying PEDs in the passenger cabin rather than in checked bags is preferred, EASA says.
Sumwalt Named NTSB Vice Chairman
He also will serve as acting chairman until a new chair is named.
News, Lithium Batteries, Safety Oversight
Airlines Call for Alternatives to Ban on Large Electronic Devices
IATA CEO says there was no consultation and little coordination with carriers before restrictions announced.
Study: Cabin Air Quality Matches That in ‘Normal Indoor’ Spaces
The quality of cabin and cockpit air is at least as good as the quality…
News, Wildlife Issues, Accident Investigation
Action Sought to Strengthen JT15D-5 Engine Against Bird Strikes
NTSB sites three uncontained engine failures.
U.S. Restricts Electronic Device Carry-Ons from 10 International Airports
U.K. enacting similar ban; more lithium battery-powered devices to end up in checked bags.
News, Lithium Batteries, Smoke Fire Fumes
Headphone Batteries Explode During Flight
Incident prompts warning about potential lithium battery hazards.