Clinton plan for airline safety offers immunity

Article Abstract:

President Clinton has announced a new airline safety program, dubbed Aviation Safety Action Project (ASAP). The program, which is part of the government's effort to reduce the aviation accident by 80% by the year 2007, encourages airline workers to report errors that could lead to major aircraft accidents. Under the ASAP, employees who make minor errors that compromise safety will not be given disciplinary action if they report such errors within 24 hours.

Air Safety, Navigtn & Communictn, Aviation

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FAA can't clear controversial landing method

Article Abstract:

There is no end in sight to delay problems at Chicago-O'Hare International Airport after the FAA failed to certify a controversial landing procedure. In the 'land and hold short' method, planes land on one runway but stop before a second runway. The FAA claims the technique is safe but computer simulations show that it does not meet safety standards for keeping planes separated. The procedure has been used for the past 30 years for preventing flight delays at O'Hare.

Airports, Airport Operations, Federal Aviation Administration

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FAA pushing child restraints

Article Abstract:

The Federal Aviation Administration expects to draft proposed regulations by 2000 that would require children riding in commercial aircraft jet transports to be strapped into safety seats. The proposed rules will reverse a long-standing resistance to requiring child restraints on planes. Toddlers and children are currently allowed to fly free and sit on parents' laps without any types of restraints. The new rules would most likely require parents to buy tickets for children.

Air Passenger Regulation NEC, Airlines

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