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FOD Down Under

Transportation authorities in Australia report that FOD occurrences have increased significantly at the nation's airports. The report includes an interesting list of the types of FOD most commonly found. (Read More)

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Commentary: Concorde Crash Trial

Aviation attorney Stephen P. Prentice raises an alarm over France prosecuting two Continental Airlines employees for criminal manslaughter. Why should the…

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FOD Incident: Cancun

The Concorde nearly repeated itself in Mexico, happily this time with no fire or casualties. During takeoff from Cancun, an…

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Take a look…FOD is dangerous!

An airline cargo container sucked into a jet engine? Have you seen what bird strike can do? Visit www.aviationpics.de for…

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Canada’s BIRD AVOIDANCE BROCHURE

Graphically illustrates ways to improve your odds against bird strike danger. It's not cool to fool with Mother Nature -…

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FOD on Purpose?

Use the proper tool in its proper place! The FAA proposes to fine a major airline for using shop towels -…

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The Many Faces of FOD

by Bob Baron, Learjet Crews International, Inc. It was only a few years ago that I realized just what FOD…

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COOL FOD POSTER!

Sent in by a "FOD Brother" way out in the field.   To whom this may concern at FODNEWS,My name…

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FOD Incident: Small Fire

A stray cigarette lighter stuck under a seat cushion likely caused a small fire aboard a Japan Airlines Boeing 767,…

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Bird Strike Sends Airliner into Hudson River

In another dramatic example of the dangers of wildlife FOD, a US Airways A320 passenger jet ditched into the water…

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Hit-and-Run FOD

Two ground workers employed by British Airways face criminal charges after failing to report that their baggage truck had collided…

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Investigation – Bird Strike Caused Brussels Crash

The ingestion of a kestrel into the starboard engine is the likely cause of the May 25, 2008 crash of…

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Sweet Tooth Creates FOD Incident, Damages Ground Equipment

Carelessness can trigger FOD and ruin your day in a hurry. Every day FOD damages equipment on a flight line…

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