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17Feb/23
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Understanding Foreign Object Debris and Damage Prevention

Understanding Foreign Object Debris and Damage Prevention We understand that preventing foreign object debris (FOD) and damage is an essential aspect of aviation safety. FOD refers to any object, living or non-living,Read More…

11Jan/22
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U.S. Air Force Developing Robot ‘Dogs’ To Keep Runways Clear Of Hazardous Foreign Object Debris FOD

U.S. Air Force Developing Robot ‘Dogs’ To Keep Runways Clear Of Hazardous Foreign Object Debris FOD. A robot described as ‘Roomba for runways’ that’s under development for the U.S. Air Force couldRead More…

06Dec/18

Airbus A320 Family of Aircraft Engine Fan Cowl Door Loss Incidents Timelines

November 30, 2018, an Airbus A320-214 operated by Frontier Airlines lost the fan cowl doors of engine no.2 upon takeoff from Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport, Nevada, USA. This incident was at least the 45thRead More…

27Nov/18

Forgotten Tools Equal FOD Accidents, SA226 N158WA

Lost Tool FODs Propeller Blade, Penetrating Turboprop’s Fuselage (SA226 N158WA) On 20 March 2017, during a pre-dawn take off for a single pilot positioning flight from Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI), Idaho,Read More…