Our Mission
FODNews is the world’s leading independent news source covering Foreign Object Debris (FOD) — the debris, wildlife, and foreign materials that damage aircraft, disable jet engines, threaten satellites, disrupt operations, and — increasingly — unmanned aircraft incursions that shut down airports across aviation, military, space, motorsport, and industrial sectors.
“As the threat of debris expands beyond runways into low Earth orbit, so does our coverage — from runways to orbit.”
Founded in 2000, FODNews has spent more than 25 years reporting on FOD incidents, investigations, prevention technologies, and safety standards. What began as an aviation-focused resource has grown into a comprehensive news platform covering debris threats wherever they occur — on tarmac, in factories, on racetracks, and in the vacuum of space.
What We Cover
Editorial Standards
FODNews follows AP-style journalism standards. Every incident report is sourced from official records — NTSB, FAA, AAIB, EASA, and equivalent international authorities — or verified news outlets. We credit original reporters by name and link back to primary sources.
We do not publish unverified claims, speculation, or clickbait. Our editorial process incorporates modern research tools alongside experienced human editorial judgment on every published article.
Our Story
2000
FODNews.com launches — one of the first websites dedicated to FOD awareness and incident reporting in aviation.
2009
US Airways Flight 1549 — the “Miracle on the Hudson” puts FOD in the global spotlight. FODNews becomes a go-to resource for professionals seeking context beyond headlines.
2020
20 years of FODNews. Coverage expands beyond aviation to include military, industrial, and motorsport FOD incidents.
2026
From Runways to Orbit. FODNews relaunches with expanded coverage of space and LEO debris, a modern editorial platform, and daily reporting across all verticals.
A Public Service
FODNews is provided as a public service by The FOD Control Corporation (TFCC), the aviation industry’s most comprehensive provider of FOD prevention information and equipment. Based in Dallas, Texas, TFCC has been dedicated to FOD awareness and prevention since 1983.
While FODNews is funded by TFCC, our editorial coverage is independent. We report on the full FOD landscape — including competitors’ products and industry developments — because better information means safer operations for everyone.
FOD by the Numbers
annual cost to the global aviation industry
wildlife strikes reported to the FAA in 2024
tracked debris objects in Earth orbit
pieces of untrackable orbital debris under 1 cm
Sources: Boeing/Insight SRI, FAA Wildlife Strike Database, ESA Space Debris Office
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