SMS has brought demonstrable benefits to P121 carriers Administrator adds P135s, air tour operators, P145s and PMAs to SMS There are benefits to implementing SMS NOW Administrator Dickson choose a virtual helicopter safety conference to…
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2020’s news flow has been a DOWNER The year in AVIATION not much better Here are some stories with a POSITIVE ATTITUDE The story line of 2020 has not been filled with uplifting stories. We…
General Aviation’s increased Safety Focus shown in Numbers Nall Report has been producing Data identifying risks for 30 years With this iteration, GA will have more real time analysis Contrary to multiple press reports and…
Annual Award to Recognize Aviation Safety Contributor Since 1945 Flight Safety Foundation has made Awards 2020 winner is John Goglia In 1945, the beloved wife of a Knoxville, TN minister was killed in a crash….
AVIATION POTPOURRI IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 (10.9) This is the twenty-sixth Potpourri edition. This information resource is intended to capture some of the articles about the coronavirus impact on aviation. Not included are, for example, the…
The Max 8 is coming back, when? EASA positive, FAA soon and CAAC inscrutable Airlines starting to show schedules The Boeing 737 Max is likely just weeks away from being cleared to fly again. Here…
Though Rare, Crimes occur on Flights- CONSEQUENCES Sexual Assault and what to do Shining Lasers at aircraft- WILL BE PROSECUTED The time that passengers are on commercial airplane flight is considered safe and the data…
Alan S. Boyd, 1st DOT, Secretary, dies Delivered the consolidating law through Congress Then helped implement the multi-modal department For years, the trip from the FAA Headquarters to the Department of Transportation’s Palace caused some…