Flying

5 Things You Can Do to Help Prevent Foreign Object Debris

FOD (Foreign Object Debris/Damage) is a serious and universal aviation issue, defined as any misplaced object that can injure personnel or damage aircraft, affecting everything from small planes to ...
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Current Airport Inspection Practices Regarding FOD (Foreign Object Debris/Damage)

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Flying

Fight Against FOD Never Ends

Foreign Object Damage (FOD) is a pervasive and costly aviation safety issue, leading to an estimated $474 million in annual losses for the U.S. industry and $1.26 billion globally. FOD can originate ...
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Qantas A380 operated 34 cycles with lost tool in engine

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has underlined the risk of foreign object debris after a Qantas Airways A380 operated 34 cycles with a turning tool in an engine. The Australian Transport ...