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:
Following a series of narrowly avoided aviation accidents, FAA head Billy Nolen issued a safety call to action to prevent complacency.
A new FAA safety review team will examine the national airspace system's structure, culture, processes, and integration of safety efforts.
The FAA will host a safety summit in March, gathering aviation leaders and stakeholders to assess existing mitigations and identify emerging safety trends.
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.
