In simple words- a NOTAM should not be active for more than 3 months, and should not be replaced more than once. So if you still find old NOTAMS then the procedure is not being followed and should be questioned.
FIXING NOTAMS
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TURBULENCE IN SKY
Turbulence usually just causes a bumpy ride, but it varies widely in severity and can cause damage to the plane and injuries to the passengers and crew on board — not to mention serious fear and anxiety among flyers.
LEARN TO SAY NO
The recent helicopter crash in Iran which caused death of Iran’s President and Foreign Minister has once again raised lot of question on safety of helicopter operations. Among the escalating geo-politic tension, lot of stories are doing round, ranging from sabotage to weather to technical issues.
Growing Threat of Aircraft Collision on Ground
The question passengers are asking is what measures are being implemented to enhance runway safety and ramp safety. In this blog I will look at the factors affecting safety and what more could be done to address these factors.
M&A in Airline Industry
To join the 10 percent of companies that successfully achieve their objectives during a merger or acquisition process, it’s essential to select a Leadership Team which is involved from the start, works within the guidelines of regulations and brings about a cultural change to meet the vision of new entity.
Future Trends and Challenges in Commercial Avionics System
The avionics industry is experiencing a period of transformation and new challenges. I was honoured to be part of such a discussion with industry experts. We were looking for answers to questions like future growth opportunities, challenges in commercial avionics sector.
Passenger Behaviour During Evacuation
While air travel has been the most preferred and safest mode of travel for public for decades. Safe evacuation of all the passengers has further demonstrated the importance of crew procedures and training, together with leadership qualities, communication skills and coordination. The main idea of this article is to highlight few recurring issues that are cause of concern for flight crew.
HH Aga Khan Air Race
The few early day Indian aviators who became larger-than-life figures, following their participation in the race. It evokes memories of a time when aviation technology was largely rudimentary, and aviators had to rely on their skills and instincts in their heroic bids to confront the skies.
Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy!!!
In this blog I will discuss some of the strategies to reduce unruly passenger events.
Unruly Passenger – Whose Responsibility?
ICAO defines an unruly passenger as: “a passenger who fails to respect the rules of conduct at an airport or on board an aircraft or to follow the instructions of the airport staff or crew members and thereby disturbs the good order and discipline at an airport or on board the aircraft”.