DOT Watchdog Examines FAA Oversight of Southwest Airlines Auditors look into allegations of cozy ties between carrier and some government managers By Andy Pasztor June 20, 2018 9:30 p.m. ET Transportation Dept. watchdog to audit…
FAA is Hiring for Safety-Related Aviation Positions Transition = change in skills? Announcement distinguishes ASI from ORA skill set The Aviation Safety Organization has taken some bold, but required ,changes that will focus the…
Alaska Air Group names Max Tidwell Vice President of Safety and Security Former FAA Division Chief to Take Over Key Role for Airline Alaska Air relies on SMS to reduce safety risk New VP knows…
Rolls-Royce knew of engine fault but told Air NZ it was safe to fly, report says ╔=================================================================================╗ From “Two Air New Zealand flights forced into emergency landings had known engine problems, but were deemed safe to fly…
Blumenthal: Stronger Oversight Over FAA Is Needed Questions a Policy in Effect for over 2 years Had multiple Opportunities to Question Valid Issue- SMS detection of CFM 56 fault The senior Senator from…
Risk-based Oversight Progressing, But Work Remains, FAA Says SMS/ASIAS/SAS change with challenges Bahrami recognizes SAS needs work Asks MROs to see data’s benefits Change is a difficult process. Plato, the Greek expert in regulatory regimes,…
Two NTSB expert share some insights Both stress need for constant awareness of safety by ALL Observations applicable to SMS DON’T TURN A BLIND EYE ON RISKY PILOT BEHAVIOR Safety…
28 January 1986, 16:39:13 UTC, T+1:13.162 Tragedy 31 years ago provides lessons for the present Rogers Commission find underestimated design risk Failure to Communicate also source of problem The loss of the Shuttle…