Appeals Court Clears Continental in Concorde Crash
A French appeals court has overturned the manslaughter verdict against Continental Airlines resulting from the July 2000 crash of an…
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Our twin high-powered vacuum sweepers!
The CRACKSWEEP sucks up FOD in recessed areas like tie downs, grounding points, hangar door tracks and expansion joints. The RAMP VAC sweeps surface FOD from hard to reach areas like hidden corners, spaces between equipment and buildings, along fences,…
Sterilizing Your Work Place – Tool Control – Repair Shop vs. Operating Room
An Operating Room Philosophy For Tool and Parts Control WHY STERILIZE? My wife told me a rather scary story once…
Decriminalization of Aviation Accidents Has a Ways To Go
When it comes to decriminalization of aviation accidents, the world seems to take one step forward and two back. On one…
Bird Strike Photos
Preventing bird strikes is an essential component of any airport safety program. The following images of actual bird strikes provide…
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The Ultimate FOD Prevention Program Manual
"You have hit the nail on the head with your manual... It provides a good foundation for anyone just starting out…
Looking for a real Fuel Sample Station?
Tired of storing fuel testing jars, waste fuel and small FOD in substandard containers that rust, leak or tip over…
Effectiveness of FOD Control Measures
Read this graduate thesis from Mr. Felice Procaccio of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, based on a survey of 231 aviation professionals.…
ANNUAL NAFPI FOD CONFERENCES – Gold Mines of Information, FOD Prevention Equipment & Networking Opportunities
Each year front line FOD Prevention managers and supervisors get together to share serious information, swap stories, view new products…
A Fresh Look at Bird Strikes
The following recent news articles and FAA Fact Sheet highlight the need for continuous improvement of wildlife FOD control. 3/11 USA…
FAA Advisory Circular – FOD Management [PDF FILE]
After civilian airports asked for a follow-up to its ground-breaking AC on FOD detection, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued…
FOD on the Radar
FAA Evaluates QinetiQ's New Tarsier Runway Debris Detection System at Rhode Island's TF Green Airport TF Green Airport in Warwick,…
San Francisco Intl Airport Swings Into Action With Their First Annual Safety Fair! By Gary Chaplin
San Francisco International Airports Airfield Operations Division hosted a Safety & Security Awareness Fair September 20 through September 22. This free three…
FAA Advisory Circular: FOD Detection [PDF FILE]
After extensive research and public comment, the FAA has released the final version of its Advisory Circular on FOD detection…
Commercial Airlines Joining In FOD Prevention Efforts
A few commercial airlines are leading the way in FOD prevention. Qantas, Air New Zealand, FedEx, United Parcel Service, Delta…