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FAA Issues Response To The New York Times Close Call Report
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it welcomes “scrutiny” following a recent report from The New York Times that states airline close calls happen far more than previously known. The agency responded to the Times’ report on Monday, highlighting air travel safety in the US. The move follows multiple near-miss incidents reported this year, including the latest involving American Airlines and Spirit Airlines aircraft at Boston Logan International Airport. Earlier this year, the FAA… (simpleflying.com) More...Because Controllers are trying to help us and IRS Agents are trying to Cheat Us... Much different Ethics!
'Screw' us... Federal revenue to offset their OUT OF CONTROL spending. Just saying...
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Safety experts follow up on all events — even those in which no collision was imminent or even possible — and evaluate them for safety risks,” the regulator explained. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Years ago, long before computers and the ability to capture and save things, except for news clippings, there was a "Safety Expert" who the military hired as a contractor to tell us how to conduct operations safer.
About a year into it I hadn't seen him around asking my CO what happened to him. Seems he was killed in a car crash heading to the base....he was ejected and had not been wearing a seatbelt.
Interesting article, I would like to know the background of their safety experts and what training they have had.
Years ago, long before computers and the ability to capture and save things, except for news clippings, there was a "Safety Expert" who the military hired as a contractor to tell us how to conduct operations safer.
About a year into it I hadn't seen him around asking my CO what happened to him. Seems he was killed in a car crash heading to the base....he was ejected and had not been wearing a seatbelt.
Interesting article, I would like to know the background of their safety experts and what training they have had.
... safety expert.
Tnx for your comment!
Tnx for your comment!
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/08/21/business/airline-safety-close-calls.html?unlocked_article_code=XJNzoLtp01o8UY6PqHWK42NQlgKFsdQHggT_pOprB6oPdIexh1jLt1fuJZuwlwzkwM7M8GEfpg5l352Jm0IxLtc03cZVHhC964JdPSHlm1zGZ51moI0SNmQrPomRNOARpk9-C4g1STjLV9kK6iPs12kBYQycOxv0n97c3rQjUHgMj2N8m8OpYOrZbJsJfds6eTiPlsrS-sCDbF5HhigntxPjjWOHZ4-lBYxO4S1wrQ4F8QURhWkSWdFE6qEJ0FJUvYyviLgxZul418ChPW5SmOLZrP3u6SCslDvGqS9SjLGUO_JMUsz1iebw9ZUO6qEHu59XqjLlRmxQpuN1Jq1-UyvNmvk0wVuzCNnGkf0dkoeLNh3R04Y&smid=url-share