Below is an article from the website of the Airline Pilots Association. It explains how the union prepares members to participate in NTSB proceedings. ALPA is a leading voice in air safety, as its website says: Below is a meticulous review of the union’s training
Three Pilot Mental Health (PMH) tragedies have caused the FAA to establish the 2015 the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee (precipitants: Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 and Germanwings flight 4U9525 incidents) (MHAMC ARC) and recently Mental Health & Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking
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
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
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
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
NETJETS, which operates more than 750 aircraft (#5 among US airlines), has installed a rule allowing its pilots who fly under 14 CFP Part 91 Subpart K , [fractional ownership] to continue to use their experience and judgment until they reach their 70th birthday. The
Twenty-four years ago, the above image made aviation headlines and history. A USAirways Airbus A320 departing LGA struck a flock of birds shortly thereafter and thus lost power from both engines. Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger assessed his position relative to available airports (not good), the aircraft’s low altitude, and the remaining
EASA’s Director of Safety Promotion has an incredibly informative conversation with an academic on COMMUNICATION and the requirement of English proficiency. It is quite possible that more than a few readers will soon click off because they assume that the problem identified is the poor
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Below is an article from the website of the Airline Pilots Association. It explains how the union prepares members to participate in NTSB proceedings. ALPA is a leading voice in air safety, as its website
Three Pilot Mental Health (PMH) tragedies have caused the FAA to establish the 2015 the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee (precipitants: Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 and Germanwings flight 4U9525 incidents) (MHAMC ARC)
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
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
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
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
NETJETS, which operates more than 750 aircraft (#5 among US airlines), has installed a rule allowing its pilots who fly under 14 CFP Part 91 Subpart K , [fractional ownership] to continue to use their
Twenty-four years ago, the above image made aviation headlines and history. A USAirways Airbus A320 departing LGA struck a flock of birds shortly thereafter and thus lost power from both engines. Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger assessed his position relative to available
EASA’s Director of Safety Promotion has an incredibly informative conversation with an academic on COMMUNICATION and the requirement of English proficiency. It is quite possible that more than a few readers will soon click off
2 POSTS A DAY — OVER 2,500 ARTICLES
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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