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…
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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 about a visit to an oral surgeon’s office in another state. She was told to get a root canal by…
Bird Strike Photos
Preventing bird strikes is an essential component of any airport safety program. The following images of actual bird strikes provide…
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…
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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…
FOD Awards
The 2009 Jane's ATC Global Awards has recognized two innovative companies, QinetiQ Airport Technologies and Xsight Systems, for their development…
New FAA Advisory on FOD [PDF FILE]
The FAA's Safety and Operations Division has issued a new CERTALERT advisory on establishing procedures for closing runways during FOD…