The FAA has released a Safety Alert for Operators aimed at making ground operations safer. [Credit: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA has issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) to improve safety for ground personnel at airports.
This alert was prompted by recent severe injuries and fatalities during aircraft towing and ground handling operations.
The FAA emphasizes the role of Safety Management Systems (SMS) in identifying and mitigating operational hazards for airlines and airports.
Specific procedural recommendations include using chocks during towing operations and ensuring personnel remain clear of moving aircraft and operating engines.
The FAA is taking a closer look at preventing injuries to ground personnel at airports, releasing a Safety Alert for Operators aimed at making ground operations safer.
According to the FAA, the safety alert was prompted by recent injuries and fatalities that occurred during aircraft towing or ground handling operations.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
