FOD News Roundup – February 3rd, 2019

New FOD Rules?

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has proposed new rules related to foreign object damage, assessment of surface conditions, runway incursions and related topics.

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Navy Boots Pose FOD Danger

The U.S. Navy’s new work boots have several design problems, including the ability to spread small pebbles and related debris across flight decks.

Image Source: US Navy


Apron Safety in China

Watch this employee training presentation for new ramp agent hires, by Hong Kong International Airport.

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Compliance Counts!

Did you know that the FOD-Razor® Airport Runway Sweeper is designed to comply with Federal Aviation Administration advisory guidelines for friction mat sweepers? Contact us for more information.

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FOD News Roundup – January 3rd, 2019

Challenges of Regulating Small Drones

Why are Unmanned Aerial Vehicles so difficult to regulate, and why are there so few documented cases of accidents involving UAV’s?

Image Source: Goh Rhy Yan


Farewell, Piper

Piper the airport dog, famous on social media for wearing googles while chasing birds away from Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan, has passed away.

Image Source: Cherry Capital Airport K9


Now that’s clean!

If you’re a facilities manager looking for inspiration, check out this short video of a spotless wig-making factory in the Philippines.

Image Source: YouTube Screenshot


Keep your Work Wear FOD Free

Our FOD Suits have no pockets, zippers, buttons or ties, so there’s nothing to break off and no way to carry loose items that can turn into debris.

Image Source: The FOD Control Corporation