AeroSafety World September 2013

Cover Story

Uncontained Failure

An engine oil fire caused a turbine disc to explode and propel large chunks of metal through the A380’s wing.

by Mark Lacagnina

Flight Ops

Remote Possibilities

Canadian and U.S. airline pilots reassess risks of scheduled and emergency operations involving small isolated airports.

by Wayne Rosenkrans

Infrastructure

Filling a Forecasting Gap

Researchers are testing a system that can  reveal weather hazards along remote oceanic routes.

by Linda Werfelman

Safety Regulation

Back to Work

Authorities set terms for modifications of grounded North Sea Super Pumas and their return to service.

by Linda Werfelman

InSight

European Safety Management

EU countries have a top aviation safety record, but improvements in the system still are needed.

by Mike A. Ambrose

Safety Review

Professionals Wanted

Regional airline pilot selection prioritizes professionalism backed by validated technical knowledge and skills.

by Wayne Rosenkrans

President's Message

Safety Collaboration

I have been asked a lot lately, “What’s next in aviation safety?” Considering that civil air transport accidents are at their lowest level since 1945, even with the recent accidents…

by Capt. Kevin L. Hiatt | President and CEO

Editorial Page

Competence

The flight and cabin crew managed the event as a competent team in accordance with standard operating procedures and practices.

by Frank Jackman | Editor-in-Chief 

Safety Calendar

Safety Calendar | September 2013

SEPT. 9–11 — NextGen Ahead Air Transportation Modernization Conference. Aviation Week. Washington. <aviationweek.com>. SEPT. 15–16 — Quality Auditing in Aviation. AVISA Gulf. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. <info@avisa-ltd.com>, <www.avisa-ltd.com/training>, +44…

by Flight Safety Foundation

Safety Briefs