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‘Inevitable’

‘Inevitable’

The operator’s ‘inadequate preparation’ and the AS 350 pilot’s limited experience and heavy workload left him unaware of the unmarked power line until seconds before a wire strike, Norwegian investigators say.
Better Rest for U.S. Air Traffic Controllers

Better Rest for U.S. Air Traffic Controllers

2025 schedules will reflect new rest rules and overtime limits.
Unaccounted for

Unaccounted for

Maintenance technicians mistakenly left a turning tool — more than a meter long — inside an A380’s engine, where it stayed for nearly 300 flight hours.
Invisible Threat

Invisible Threat

Low-level wind shear can turn a normal approach into an emergency in just seconds.
‘A Degraded State of Safety’

‘A Degraded State of Safety’

Dutch investigators said a 737’s broken aileron cable led to a serious incident during a 2022 flight from Crete.
Safety News

Safety News

Boeing CEO notes ‘serious lapses’ in performance, says he’s working on culture change.
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Dr. Hassan Shahidi

President and CEO, Headquarters

1920 Ballenger Ave., 4th Floor

Tzvetomir Blajev
Director, Europe and Global Operational Safety, European Regional Office

Rue de la Fuseé, 96, B-1130 Brussels

David Anderson

Managing Director, BARS Program Office

Level 16, 356 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

Mitchell Fox

Director, Asia Pacific Centre for Aviation Safety

60 Airport Boulevard, Changi Airport Terminal 2, Unit #B1/63-64, Singapore 819643

Board of Governors — Officers

Bobbi Wells

Chair

Dr. Hassan Shahidi

President and CEO

Kenneth P. Quinn, Esq

Esq., General Counsel and Secretary

John R. Watret, Ph.D

Ph.D., Treasurer

Staff

Henry Gourdji

Director, Safety Strategy and Policy

Frank Jackman

Director, Communications and Research

Deborah Kirkman

Director, Advanced Aviation Systems

Mark Millam

Director, Technical Programs and Events

Harro Ranter

Director, Aviation Safety Network

Founders

Jerry Lederer

Gloria Heath

Richard Crane

David Morrison

OUR PROJECTS

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Path to Wellness: Charting a Course for Mental Health in Aviation

NEW WHITE PAPER! Throughout Path to Wellness: Charting a Course for Mental Health in Aviation, the Foundation underscores the importance of addressing the stigma associated with mental health issues. Through a detailed examination of case studies, the Foundation illustrates the consequences of neglecting mental health and the need for continuous support, rigorous screening, and a culture that encourages openness and assistance-seeking.  

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