Features
Positioning, Navigation and Timing 5 pages. [PDF 378K]
The risk of insufficient GPS satellites is practically negligible in 2009–2015, the U.S. Air Force says, despite auditor concerns about civil air transport.
Sampling the Aggregate 5 pages. [PDF 447K]
First annual C-FOQA report provides benchmarks for corporate aircraft operators.
Ground Check 3 pages. [PDF 238K]
Auditors have completed nearly 50 of IATA’s safety audits for ground service providers, aimed at dramatically reducing the costs of ground damage.
Making IS-BAO More Robust 4 pages. [PDF 177K]
The standard, good as it is, could be made better by addressing the risks of outsourcing.
Correcting Deficiencies 3 pages. [PDF 221K]
Improved training is needed for flight crews and maintenance personnel in the CIS in the aftermath of accidents involving human factors issues.
Fatigued in the Back 4 pages. [PDF 199K]
New FAA research probes flight attendants’ anxiety over insufficient sleep and unsafe performance.
**Web Exclusive** Fatigued in the Back [Expanded version of article]
Unfulfilled 2 pages. [PDF 191K]
FAA data-analysis methods have prevented aviation safety action programs at U.S. airlines from achieving their full potential, a report says.
Spreading CRM Instruction 2 pages. [PDF 126K]
Crew resource management might become a required curriculum for on-demand crewmembers.
Departments
President’s Message | Politics [PDF 85K]
Editorial Page | Nasty Stew [PDF 70K]
Safety Calendar | Industry Events [PDF 69K]
In Brief | Safety News [PDF 173K]
Air Mail | Letters From Our Readers [PDF 176K]
Foundation Focus | Major Donation [PDF 101K]
Leaders Log | Deborah A.P. Hersman [PDF 119K]
Seminars CASS | Dedication in Tough Times [PDF 234K]
Data Link | CIS, Latin America Accident Rates Worsen [PDF 343K]
Info Scan | Bird Watch [PDF 597K]
On Record | Wayward Approach [PDF 290K]
Smoke Fire Fumes | Selected U.S. and Canadian Events [PDF 69K] |
