Flight Safety Foundation released a global action plan to tackle runway incursions, saying they are one of the most persistent safety threats.
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Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) has rolled out a Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursions (GAPRI) to tackle an issue that has come into the spotlight after a spate of high-profile incidents this year. Developed by an international task force of 200 aviation professionals from 80 organizations worldwide, the GAPRI provides 127 recommendations that can serve as a roadmap to address runway incursions globally.
FSF called runway incursions one of the most persistent threats to aviation safety and expressed concern that the risks of them could grow with the rebound in air traffic worldwide.
“Despite efforts over the years to prevent incursions, they still happen,” said FSF president and CEO Hassan Shahidi. “The risk of runway incursions is a global concern, and the potential consequences of an incursion are severe.”
Shahidi further noted the complexities surrounding the airport environment involving operators, air traffic control, and ground service providers. “It is critical that all stakeholders work collaboratively to eliminate the risk of serious incursions.”
The task force found that breakdowns in communication and coordination—as well as a lack of systemwide collision-avoidance barriers and technologies and increased operations—have increased the risk of runway incursions. Further, the task force concluded that many serious incidents could have been avoided through technologies that improve situational awareness.
The recommendations included actions for airport operators, air navigation service providers, aircraft operators, manufacturers, countries and regulators, and the research community.
Broadly speaking, the recommendations involve areas such as training, operational procedures, communication protocols, airport visual aids, infrastructure design, and personnel empowerment/responsibilities.
FSF Releases Global Plan for Stemming Runway Incursions
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Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) has rolled out a Global Plan for the Prevention of Runway Incursions (GAPRI) to tackle an issue that has come into the spotlight after a spate of high-profile incidents this year. Developed by an international task force of 200 aviation professionals from 80 organizations worldwide, the GAPRI provides 127 recommendations that can serve as a roadmap to address runway incursions globally.
FSF called runway incursions one of the most persistent threats to aviation safety and expressed concern that the risks of them could grow with the rebound in air traffic worldwide.
“Despite efforts over the years to prevent incursions, they still happen,” said FSF president and CEO Hassan Shahidi. “The risk of runway incursions is a global concern, and the potential consequences of an incursion are severe.”
The task force found that breakdowns in communication and coordination—as well as a lack of systemwide collision-avoidance barriers and technologies and increased operations—have increased the risk of runway incursions. Further, the task force concluded that many serious incidents could have been avoided through technologies that improve situational awareness.
The recommendations included actions for airport operators, air navigation service providers, aircraft operators, manufacturers, countries and regulators, and the research community.
Broadly speaking, the recommendations involve areas such as training, operational procedures, communication protocols, airport visual aids, infrastructure design, and personnel empowerment/responsibilities.