Amtrak taps aviation industry for safety guidance Aviation Veteran called to help Railroad From Tombstone Agency to leading Transportation Safety Reason to be Proud, but No Complacency There once was a time, 20 years ago,…
FAA Has Not Fully Addressed Safety Concerns Regarding the American Airlines Flight Test Program Finds problems FAA Inspector relation with AA flight test staff The Office had history of issues SMS’s cooperation/collaboration need clear boundaries…
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,…