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
NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on Fatal Crash of Skydiving Flight
The Beech King Air 65-A90 that crashed in June after takeoff from a Hawaiian airport…
FAA Proposes Changes in Fire Protection Standards for Aircraft Interiors
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to change airworthiness regulations that govern fire protection…
EASA Lays Groundwork for VTOL Aircraft
The European Union Aviation Safety Agent (EASA) said today that it has taken a first…
News, Cabin Safety, Aviation Medicine
Study: Australian Pilots Face No Increased Risk of Melanoma
A review of the medical records of 20,000 Australian pilots shows that they apparently are…
Enhanced Training Needed for MAX Pilots, Committee Hears
Pilots are concerned about whether new training methods proposed by Boeing for pilots of its…
Allegiant Faces Possible Penalty of $715,438
Allegiant Air allegedly operated a McDonnell Douglas MD-88 on more than two dozen flights after…
News, Cabin Safety, Safety Standards
ICAO Issues Guidelines on Handling Unruly Passengers
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has issued new legal guidance on the most appropriate…
Distraction Cited in Australian Airspace Infringements
An informal survey of Australian pilots has found that pilot distraction is the primary factor…
FAA: Some 737s May Have Faulty Wing Slat Components
Boeing has told the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that a component on the wings…
News, Accident/Incident Investigation, Safety Recommendation
ATSB Seeks Better Design Tolerance to Dual Control Inputs
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and aircraft manufacturer ATR should act to improve…