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Director of Operations
The Authority wishes to recruit a Director of Operations who will be responsible for planning, developing and managing the ATM en-route, terminal and communications operations in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
Head of Safety Management
The Authority wishes to recruit a Head of Safety Management who will be responsible for the development, maintenance and promotion of the IAA Safety Management System (SMS)
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| 12-01-2012: | Air traffic levels continue to be impacted by global economic recession Traffic growth flat between 2010 and 2011 when 2010 volcanic ash crisis taken into account. Read more |
| 13-12-2011: | Difficult economic times reflected in November traffic figures Difficult economic times reflected in November traffic figures Read more |
| 30-11-2011: | IAA wins Sustainable Energy Award for saving 16 million litres of fuel The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has received a special award for its work in optimising airline routes to cut distances travelled by 2.2 million kilometres, saving 16 million litres of airline fuel per annum Read more |
General Aviation Survey
The results of the General Aviation Survey - Part II are now published.Latest Updates
ESSI Publications Survey
You are invited to provide feedback and comments on the following safety publications by filling in the short online questionnaire... Read more
Runway Incursion Action Group (RIAG) recommendation on the use of stop bars
The RIAG has noted that notwithstanding many positive developments relating to runway safety some situations have arisen where aircraft and vehicles have been authorised to cross illuminated stop bars... Read more
Aviation Safety Regulation in Ireland - Positive Results
Ireland has been ranked amongst the best in the world in the safety oversight of civil aviation. This follows an intensive international audit during 2010 by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Read more
Aviation Safety-Related Articles
James Reason Swiss Cheese Model (Nano)
The Swiss Cheese' model of accident causation, originally proposed by James Reason, likens human system defences to a series of slices of r[...]
Read moreGPWS/TAWS
Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)
Read moreBird Strike: Guidance for Controllers
This article provides guidance for controllers on what to expect from an aircraft experiencing the effects of a bird strike and some of the [...]
Read moreOperation of SSR Mode C by General Aviation VFR Recreational Flights
A European ANSP has requested that pilots of General Aviation (GA) VFR recreational flights are reminded of the positive safety effects that[...]
Read moreEUROCONTROL Strategic Guidance in Support of the Execution of the European ATM Master Plan
The single common reference for the future of ATM in Europe, the European ATM Master Plan was formally endorsed by the European Council on 3[...]
Read moreB738, vicinity Schiphol Netherlands, 2009 (HF LOC)
On 25 February 2009, a Boeing 737-800 operated by Turkish Airlines crashed, following a loss of control, into a field at a distance of 1.5 k[...]
Read moreB738, Kingston Jamaica, 2009 (HF RE)
On 22 December 2009 a Boeing 737-823, operated by American Airlines, ran off the eastern end of runway 12 during a night landing off an ILS [...]
Read moreAS32, en-route, North Sea UK, 2009 (AW LOC)
On 1 April 2009, an AS32 Super Puma, being operated by Bond Offshore Helicopters on a daylight flight from an oil rig to Aberdeen, crashed i[...]
Read moreA332, en-route, Atlantic Ocean, 2009 (LOC HF AW WX)
On 1 June 2009, an Airbus Airbus A330-200 being operated by Air France on a scheduled passenger flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris CDG at n[...]
Read moreA319, en-route, Nantes France, 2006 (AGC AW)
On 15 September 2006, an Easyjet Airbus A319, despatched under MEL provision with one engine generator inoperative and the corresponding ele[...]
Read moreStrategic Lateral Offset
Editor's note: NATS has recently issued a reminder to operators using SLOPs in the North Atlantic, explaining the safety benefits of the pro[...]
Read moreAEA Recommendations for De-icing/Anti-Icing
The Association of European Airlines publishes recommendations for de-icing/anti-icing of aircraft on the ground.
Read moreMid-Air Collision
One of the most hazardous consequences of a loss of separation between aircraft, including as a result of a level bust, is a mid-air collisi[...]
Read moreHypoxia
Hypoxia is a condition in which a shortage of oxygen in the air being breathed affects the oxygen saturation of haemoglobin in the blood. On[...]
Read moreAirspace Infringement: Guidance Notes for GA Pilots
EUROCONTROL has produced a series of Briefing Notes for General Aviation pilots aimed at reducing the number and severity of airspace infrin[...]
Read moreUK Flight Safety Committee (UKFSC)
"The UK Flight Safety Committee is an unincorporated association of professionals dedicated to the improvement of Commercial Aviation Safety[...]
Read moreRunway Excursion Statistics for Europe
This article was originated by Reinhard Menzel, EASA
Read moreSafety Culture
Safety Culture is the way safety is perceived, valued and prioritised in an organisation. It reflects the real commitment to safety at all l[...]
Read moreOperators Checklist for Bird Strike Hazard Management
Make it your business to have access to up to date bird strike rates for each airport used - your own data if movements are sufficient, or t[...]
Read moreThreat and Error Management (TEM)
Note: This article is based on the preliminary edition of Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control (ICAO).
Read moreSafety Management System
A safety management system (SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organisational structures, accountabil[...]
Read moreHoldover Time (HOT) Tables
Aircraft Ground De/Anti Icing Holdover Time (HOT) tables approved by the SAE G-12 Committee are issued in preparation for the coming winter [...]
Read moreBird Strike: Guidance for Controllers
This article provides guidance for controllers on what to expect from an aircraft experiencing the effects of a bird strike and some of the [...]
Read moreElectronic Flight Bag
The term "Electronic Flight Bag" covers any portable electronic display hardware intended primarily for flight deck or cabin use. ΓΆβ?¬Λ?EFB[...]
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