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Old and new CVR array

ACSF points to need for CVRs in P23 aircraft- here’s a path

Russ Niles’ report on the recommendation of the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) that OEMs install cockpit voice recorders in new General Aviation Aircraft. The Foundation explained that the current costs of this important safety equipment make it unaffordable for most small aircraft owners. The back

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Valuable Air Safety Lessons from a JOBY eVTOL accident

Joby Aviation was completing a flight test of its JAS4-2 under Part 91on February 16, 2022, and the EXPERIMENTAL uncrewed eVTOL vehicle suffered a separation of one of its propellors which cascaded into another propellor separating multiple propulsion motor/propeller assemblies and loss of remote pilot

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WHAT IS SAFETY CULTURE

What REALLY is SAFETY CULTURE?

FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION’S DR. SHAHIDI reviewed the safety data for Year 2023, commends the industry for a year without fatalities in international commercial aviation; HOWEVER, he warns: . “COMPLACENCY is a stealthy threat that can erode safety and quality unless it is actively COUNTERED WITH

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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 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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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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WHAT IS SAFETY CULTURE

What REALLY is SAFETY CULTURE?

FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION’S DR. SHAHIDI reviewed the safety data for Year 2023, commends the industry for a year without fatalities in international commercial aviation; HOWEVER, he warns: . “COMPLACENCY is a stealthy threat that can

Read More »
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 »

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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