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
ICAO Air Nav Conference Plans for Aviation’s Transformation
Drones, AI and other technologies are about to transform aviation.
News, Mechanical Issues, Accident/Incident Investigation
Fatigue Crack Led to Propeller Separation
No one injured in March 2017 airliner incident.
News, Mechanical Issues, Safety Recommendation
NTSB Urges Checks of Fuel Selectors
NTSB has cited problems involving the fuel selector in 104 accidents since 2008.
News, Mechanical Issues, Accident/Incident Investigation, Safety Regulation
FAA, EASA Order More Frequent CFM56-7B Fan Blade Inspections
The new inspection interval has been set at every 1,600 engine cycles.
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.
Drones Will Prompt New Look at ATM, ICAO Official Says
The expected surge in drone traffic over the next few years will require new…
Runway Safety (approach and landing)
FAA Warns Against Transposing Runway Numbers
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), citing a 2017 event at San Francisco International…