Aviation as a Stimulus for Students to take STEM courses
These examples of STEM education in aviation are replicable at other schools around the country. Aviation can be uplifting in many ways.
Two Data Advocates offer consistent views of Aviation Safety Benefits
Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO, and John Maggiore, Boeing managing director of maintenance and leasing solutions, spoke about the importance of Big Data to the future of aviation safety.
Words of Advice for St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson on STL Privatization
On April 24, the FAA accepted St. Louis’s preliminary application for St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to participate in the Airport Privatization Pilot Program (P3). Mayor Krewson, this is a challenge with great upside and downside; study carefully.
National Transportation Safety Board Marks 50 Years of Saving Lives
These are the people who spend thousands of hours at accident sites and perform forensic research. The Members, too, bring added expertise and judgment. Happy birthday, NTSB!
New Class of Airspace Users, Flying Cars, need to recognize that urgent promulgation of rules is not always the best
To force flying car certification before proof of airworthiness will hurt this nascent business with such great potential.
Air Turbulence Article & FAA Fact sheet reflect old practices
The FAA has been working on Air Turbulence Injuries for years. By including SMS problem-solving, more immediate and more effective tactics might be created.
Some Sophisticated Parties to AIP Grants cast doubts as to the “mandatory” terms; Congress must clarify
The signers of the AIP Grant Assurances are sophisticated contractual parties. The Banning and FXE cases suggest that there is doubt within the airport executives that the Assurances matter. Congress should remove that doubt.
Real Reauthorization—some thoughts need Congressional Consideration before passage
The purpose of these questions is to reopen Congressional consideration. They suggest that the current Reauthorization is not ready for final passage.
Aviation must not compete on safety
Sharing and cooperation are essential to this highly connected industry. Compete on economics; collaborate on safety.
3rd Party Expert recommends SMS & Big Data for Part 145 improved safety
Increased participation in broader industry safety efforts would be a positive step on the data-driven path to making aviation even safer.