Category Archives: Airports
The Importance of FOD Signs
It is essential to any FOD program that the working environment be properly segmented and [...]
Wildlife: Airport Management’s Responsibility
Generally, the airport operator bears the greatest responsibility for the management of wildlife hazards. Over [...]
Sample Use Case: Crowded Cargo Ramp
Congratulations! It is your first day on your new job as cargo ramp manager. Surveying the [...]
Managing Wildlife for Airport Operators
Managing wildlife FOD is particularly important to airport operators since the greatest number of wildlife [...]
Pilot Checklist to Prevent Wildlife Strikes
Air operators provide the support and infrastructure that ensures their pilots’ ability to conduct safe [...]
Keep Your Private Aircraft FOD-Free
Keeping your private aircraft clean and in good repair is your first line of defense [...]
FOD Damage and Mishap Investigation
Historically, 70-75% of FOD events are classified as “cause unknown” which is a mistake. The [...]
Comparing Airport Sweeper Equipment
So, instead of looking for the best sweeper available, focus instead on acquiring the most appropriate solution for your [...]
Basic Tools and Parts Control
Basic Tools and Parts Control Established Procedures All work procedures on aircraft must be standardized. This [...]
A Guide for Annual FOD Walks
At times it is not so “voluntary.” If the site manager schedules mandatory FOD walks, [...]
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