FAA head Billy Nolen issued a safety call to action following several narrowly avoided aviation accidents in the past few months. [Credit: shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA has launched a "safety call to action" and established a new safety review team following multiple recent aviation near-misses and incidents.
FAA head Billy Nolen will hold a safety summit in March, bringing together aviation leaders and stakeholders to evaluate current mitigations and identify emerging trends.
Congress is also investigating the recent mishaps, including a significant NOTAM system outage, and is pushing for a confirmed FAA administrator.
The FAA is implementing upgrades to the NOTAM safety messaging system, expected to be largely complete by mid-2025, with Nolen emphasizing the need for continuous safety improvement.
In a February 14 memo, Federal Aviation Administration head Billy Nolen issued a safety call to action following several narrowly avoided aviation accidents in the past few months.
In the memo, Nolen said a new safety review team will examine the national airspace system’s structure, culture, processes, systems, and integration of safety efforts.
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Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.
