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Secretary Buttigieg: A BLIP is not a BLIP.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, at a Press conference introducing his FY 2025 FAA budget, repeated the mantra used by air traffic privatizations proponents (largely Republican), that “A BLIP IS A BLIP” or in his terms that based on solely on raw operations numbers that business

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Fear of Safety Management Systems

FOSMS and the expansion of Part 5

There are two aspects to a psychological condition known as FEAR of SMS (FOSMS).  First and foremost is the prevalent concern among the FAA authority holders (charter, commuter and air tour operators, and aircraft manufacturers) {FAHs} facing this STATUTORY requirement about the heavy burden that

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safety awareness assembly

EASA’s useful 10 Key Risk Areas

Vigilance must be top of mind 24/7/365 and maintaining such a high level of awareness is difficult. Normal daily responsibilities and the usual mental tendency to wonder are examples of how that focus can be lost. Reminders, in particular authoritative statements are a useful tool

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PILOT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

DIFFERING VIEWS ABOUT FAA MENTAL HEALTH POLICY

The NTSB and Congress have expressed dissatisfaction with the FAA’s policies, practices, and procedures on PILOT MENTAL HEALTH. Their strong expressions suggest that something is deficient in the Federal Air Surgeon’s efforts to address this complex psychological issue. The German Wings’ suicide crash #Germanwings highlighted #pilot #mentalhealthmatters #FAA, #EASA and others

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AI ATCer image generated by AI

ATC and AI—an expert opines.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a term oft repeated in the news. However, few people know how it works and what are its limitations. Below is an expert analysis of whether AI can be used as an Air Traffic Controller. The author is AMY PRITCHETT, Professor of

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ATP climb

Some numbers for Pilot Supply and Help Coming?

A major point of disagreement within the aviation industry, particularly the air carrier sector, has been the debate about pilot shortages. Reasoned concerns from employers about the scarcity of hires and compelling numbers from unions pointing to a good flow of ATP graduates. Note: below

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Mark Twain on Aviation Safety

2024 Business Aircraft Safety Results as SMS focus tool 

Almost simultaneously AIN published its 2024 Business Jets Safety Results and NBAA issued its Top 2024 Business Aviation Safety Focuses. These apparently accidentally juxtaposed articles should serve as a useful mechanism for Business Aviation Safety Managers and their teams.  Attention as to safety matters is

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JDA Solutions Journal:
Daily Aviation Insight by FAA Experts

Published daily since 2009, the JDA Journal has earned a reputation as a source for concise, unbiased, no nonsense, non-jargon, in depth analysis and incisive commentary on the latest news and important current issues of interest to the aviation community. No other daily aviation journal is as thought provoking, insightful, interesting and sometimes even fun to read at no cost, without advertisements and without overt or subtle marketing messages.

JDA Journal is a forum for JDA Aviation staff and Associates to post their insights on aviation Safety.

Our head writer, Sandy Murdock, was former FAA Chief Counsel and FAA Deputy Administrator. Also NBAA’s former Sr. VP Administration and General Counsel.

Sandy Murdock 2023

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A Blip is not a Blip.

Secretary Buttigieg: A BLIP is not a BLIP.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, at a Press conference introducing his FY 2025 FAA budget, repeated the mantra used by air traffic privatizations proponents (largely Republican), that “A BLIP IS A BLIP” or in his terms

Read More »
Fear of Safety Management Systems

FOSMS and the expansion of Part 5

There are two aspects to a psychological condition known as FEAR of SMS (FOSMS).  First and foremost is the prevalent concern among the FAA authority holders (charter, commuter and air tour operators, and aircraft manufacturers)

Read More »
safety awareness assembly

EASA’s useful 10 Key Risk Areas

Vigilance must be top of mind 24/7/365 and maintaining such a high level of awareness is difficult. Normal daily responsibilities and the usual mental tendency to wonder are examples of how that focus can be

Read More »
PILOT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

DIFFERING VIEWS ABOUT FAA MENTAL HEALTH POLICY

The NTSB and Congress have expressed dissatisfaction with the FAA’s policies, practices, and procedures on PILOT MENTAL HEALTH. Their strong expressions suggest that something is deficient in the Federal Air Surgeon’s efforts to address this

Read More »
AI ATCer image generated by AI

ATC and AI—an expert opines.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a term oft repeated in the news. However, few people know how it works and what are its limitations. Below is an expert analysis of whether AI can be used as

Read More »
ATP climb

Some numbers for Pilot Supply and Help Coming?

A major point of disagreement within the aviation industry, particularly the air carrier sector, has been the debate about pilot shortages. Reasoned concerns from employers about the scarcity of hires and compelling numbers from unions

Read More »

2 POSTS A DAY — OVER 2,500 ARTICLES

JDA Solutions Journal:
Daily Aviation Insight by FAA Experts

Published daily since 2009, the JDA Journal has earned a reputation as a source for concise, unbiased, no nonsense, non-jargon, in depth analysis and incisive commentary on the latest news and important current issues of interest to the aviation community. No other daily aviation journal is as thought provoking, insightful, interesting and sometimes even fun to read at no cost, without advertisements and without overt or subtle marketing messages.

JDA Journal is a forum for JDA Aviation staff and Associates to post their insights on aviation Safety.

Our head writer, Sandy Murdock, was former FAA Chief Counsel and FAA Deputy Administrator. Also NBAA’s former Sr. VP Administration and General Counsel.

Sandy Murdock 2023

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CATEGORIES

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