Implementing Tool Control to Reduce FOD
Aerospace organizations worldwide are beginning to implement comprehensive tool control practices to effectively mitigate the risk of Foreign Object Debris…
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Unnoticed FOD Leads to Costly Engine Damage
A lost flashlight left inside an F-35 engine during maintenance work resulted in the engine being rendered unusable, causing millions…
Sydney Airport Updates Drivers on Safe Practices
Sydney Airport educates drivers on how to maintain a safe and clean environment in the taxi holding bays.
Flight Disruption at Airport in Houston
Houston's Hobby Airport experienced a disruption in its operations after two private jets collided on the tarmac.
ClearSpace-1 Mission Hindrance
In an unexpected turn of events, the space debris known as VESPA, originally launched in 2013, has been struck by…
Promoting Safety Through Vigilance: Community Joins Hands to Keep the Skies Clear
People search for debris on the runway to ensure airplane safety at Naples Airport
Sweeper Overview
Foreign object debris (FOD) is a major threat in manufacturing and aviation environments. Not only does it pose the risk…
FOD News Roundup – December 3rd, 2018
Baggage Handlers and FOD From broken booze bottles and missing tags to the 20-foot bag toss, find out how ramp…
FOD News Roundup – November 3rd, 2018
FOD Control: First Rung on a Career Ladder A security guard at Wheeler Downtown Airport took a pay cut to…
FODNews Roundup – September 3rd, 2018
New FAA Wildlife Guidelines The Federal Aviation Administration has issued new guidelines prioritizing various types of wildlife that should be…
FODNews Roundup – June 3rd, 2018
It’s video month! Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy these recent entries in the world of FOD prevention. Alligator…
FODNews Roundup – May 3rd, 2018
Fresh Approaches to Runway Safety The Federal Aviation Administration is studying the possible application of three off-the-shelf technologies to airside…
FODNews Roundup – April 3rd, 2018
Auxiliary Power Unites Vulnerable to FOD Until recently APU's, which start main engines and power avionics and other on-board equipment,…
FODNews Roundup – March 3rd, 2018
Transpacific Flight vs Paper Clipboard The ground crew knew that it was sitting on the engine, but nobody told the…
FODNews Roundup – January 3rd, 2018
Challenges of Regulating Small Drones Why are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles so difficult to regulate, and why are there so few…