A recent, fascinating study in The Applied Cognitive Psychology journal is a useful tool for aviation safety professionals. The well-designed psychological experiment conclusively demonstrates that EVEN commercial pilots with at least 2,000 hours are subject to a cognitive phenomenon known as OUTCOME BIAS. The study
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
Two prominent announcements emphasized DATA as the most critical element towards improving AVIATION SAFETY. FIRST, FAA ADMINISTRATOR MIKE WHITAKER called Airlines CEOs to remind them the value of ASIAS, SMS, FOQA, SAS, VDRP, ASRS, ATSAP, among others. The value of data-sharing has been validated by
David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh, two highly regarded aviation journalists have authored a piece asking a timely question-Could a standalone non-profit be the answer to FAA oversight of Boeing? They then question a number of experts to opine on their provocative query. Though good
Transport Canada Civil Aviation has announced that it will “update” its safety management system citing this risk assessment tool’s birthdate as 2005. Our neighbor to the North recognizes that its current framework needs realignment with evolving ICAO nuances as well as other CAAs best practices.
A constant theme of negativity is not a good writing style and this journalistic[1] rule applies even more so as to AVIATION SAFETY. The below article drawn from MENTOUR PILOT provides an excellent, balanced review of the FAA’s proposal (NPRM) to increase the recording time
A coalition of the San Jose communities and the many organizations has created a memorial to Norman Yoshio Mineta (Japanese: 峯田 良雄). As you can see below it is a statue placed in the SJC airport named in his honor. The above panel of images
The people of Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District should recognize his persistence as witnessed by his January 29th Press Release (see below). As he notes, the Member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee has been advocating that the FAA’s (and MOST OTHER CAAS’[1]) must revise
UAS Vision, see below, has written about a disruptive battery innovation from the PRC company, Betavolt,miniature NUCLEAR BATTERY that it says can keep working for up to 50 years. The article well describes what this energy source can deliver in thorough detail. Read it and
The Devil in the Details of the FAA Significant Rulemaking Report [NOTE: AI must have a poor spell check function.” The The DELL” was the original text. Details do matter] The FAA regulatory process is alleged to frequently violate the Rule against Perpetuities (not later
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Our head writer, Sandy Murdock, was former FAA Chief Counsel and FAA Deputy Administrator. Also NBAA’s former Sr. VP Administration and General Counsel.
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A recent, fascinating study in The Applied Cognitive Psychology journal is a useful tool for aviation safety professionals. The well-designed psychological experiment conclusively demonstrates that EVEN commercial pilots with at least 2,000 hours are subject
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
Two prominent announcements emphasized DATA as the most critical element towards improving AVIATION SAFETY. FIRST, FAA ADMINISTRATOR MIKE WHITAKER called Airlines CEOs to remind them the value of ASIAS, SMS, FOQA, SAS, VDRP, ASRS, ATSAP,
David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh, two highly regarded aviation journalists have authored a piece asking a timely question-Could a standalone non-profit be the answer to FAA oversight of Boeing? They then question a number
Transport Canada Civil Aviation has announced that it will “update” its safety management system citing this risk assessment tool’s birthdate as 2005. Our neighbor to the North recognizes that its current framework needs realignment with
A constant theme of negativity is not a good writing style and this journalistic[1] rule applies even more so as to AVIATION SAFETY. The below article drawn from MENTOUR PILOT provides an excellent, balanced review
A coalition of the San Jose communities and the many organizations has created a memorial to Norman Yoshio Mineta (Japanese: 峯田 良雄). As you can see below it is a statue placed in the SJC
The people of Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District should recognize his persistence as witnessed by his January 29th Press Release (see below). As he notes, the Member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee has been
UAS Vision, see below, has written about a disruptive battery innovation from the PRC company, Betavolt,miniature NUCLEAR BATTERY that it says can keep working for up to 50 years. The article well describes what this
The Devil in the Details of the FAA Significant Rulemaking Report [NOTE: AI must have a poor spell check function.” The The DELL” was the original text. Details do matter] The FAA regulatory process is
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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.
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