Category: Airports
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Effective Strategies to Prevent FOD at Civil Airports
Foreign Object Damage (FOD) poses a significant threat to the safety and infrastructure of civil airports. FOD refers to any…
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The Importance of FOD Signs
It is essential to any FOD program that the working environment be properly segmented and clearly marked according to FOD…
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Wildlife: Airport Management’s Responsibility
Generally, the airport operator bears the greatest responsibility for the management of airport wildlife hazards. Over 80% of bird strikes,…
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Sample Use Case: Crowded Cargo Ramp
Congratulations! It is your first day on your new job as cargo ramp manager. Surveying the area for the first time,…
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Keep Your Private Aircraft FOD-Free
Keeping your private aircraft clean and in good repair is your first line of defense against foreign object damage. Routine…
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Pilot Checklist to Prevent Wildlife Strikes
Air operators provide the support and infrastructure that ensures their pilots’ ability to conduct safe aircraft operations and prevent wildlife…
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Managing Wildlife for Airport Operators
Managing wildlife FOD is particularly important to airfield wildlife control operators since the greatest number of wildlife collisions occur within…
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FOD Damage and Mishap Investigation
Why Investigate FOD Damage? Simply, we can’t apply appropriate corrective actions if the problem is not clearly identified. Those who…
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Comparing Airport Sweeper Equipment
How do I choose the right airport sweeping equipment? Properly evaluating and understanding the specific challenges facing your facility is…
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Basic Tools, Parts Control, & Aviation Tool Control Programs
A Place For Everything, And Everything In Its Place Basic tools and parts control procedures are critical for the FOD…