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aviation-safety1 year ago

"Air Traffic Controllers Demand Staff Increase After Japan Airlines Collision"

A labor union representing air traffic controllers in Japan has called for a "significant increase" in staff to improve safety at airports following a deadly crash at Tokyo's Haneda airport. The crash involved a Japan Airlines jet and a smaller Coast Guard turboprop, resulting in the deaths of five crew members. The union cited staffing issues and increased workload as concerns, urging the government to address the shortage of air traffic controllers. Authorities have ordered air traffic control towers to constantly monitor radar systems for possible runway intrusions as an emergency measure.

via Reuters|
#air-traffic-controllers#aviation-safety#haneda-airport
transportation2 years ago

"Japan Enhances Aviation Safety Measures After Haneda Airport Collision"

Japan's transportation ministry has introduced improved emergency measures for the country's airports following a fatal collision between a Japan Airlines jetliner and a coast guard plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport. The measures include more visible stop line markings on taxiways, clearer language in traffic control communication, and new positions to monitor unauthorized runway entry. The collision, seen as a result of human error, occurred when the JAL flight landed behind the coast guard aircraft preparing to take off on the same runway, resulting in flames engulfing both aircraft. The probe into the collision is focusing on the cause of the coast guard flight crew's mistaken belief that they had clearance for takeoff.

via The Associated Press|
#air-traffic-control#airplane-collision#emergency-measures
aviation-safety2 years ago

"Lessons Learned: Probing the Last 2 Minutes of Silence in Japan's Haneda Airport Collision"

The investigation into the Haneda Airport runway collision is focusing on the two minutes after the last communication between the smaller plane and air traffic control, with the final exchange occurring at 5:45 p.m. on Jan. 2. The government is scrutinizing the lead-up to the crash to understand the circumstances behind the deadly accident that killed five of the Japan Coast Guard plane's six crew members.

via Nikkei Asia|
#air-traffic-control#aviation-safety#haneda-airport
aviation2 years ago

"Carbon Fiber Safety Scrutiny: Lessons from Tokyo Plane Crash"

The recent fiery plane collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport has drawn attention to the use of carbon fiber composite materials in aircraft, particularly in the Airbus A350-900 involved in the incident. With the A350 series experiencing its first total loss, the spotlight is on the increased use of carbon fiber materials in aircraft construction to reduce weight.

via Nikkei Asia|
#airbus-a350#aviation#carbon-fiber
aviation-safety2 years ago

"Lessons from Haneda Airport Collision: Aviation Safety and Professionalism in Focus"

Stop bar lights at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, designed to prevent aircraft from entering runways, were out of service for maintenance when a deadly collision occurred between a Japan Coast Guard aircraft and a Japan Airlines passenger jet. The lights are meant to be used in low visibility conditions, but at the time of the accident, visibility was over 5,000 meters, rendering the system inoperable. The airport's C runway, where the collision occurred, has been closed since the accident and is set to reopen on Monday.

via The Japan Times|
#air-traffic-control#aircraft-collision#aviation-safety
world-news2 years ago

"Survivor Tales and Safety Triumphs in Tokyo Plane Crash and US Coast Guard Canine Rescue"

Japan Airlines (JAL) is facing over $100 million in losses after a collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport destroyed one of its Airbus A350 jets and resulted in the deaths of five crew members from a Coast Guard plane. All passengers on the JAL flight escaped, but the incident has led to investigations into possible professional negligence and the failure of multiple safety measures. The airline's shares fluctuated but closed up slightly, and insurance is expected to cover the loss of the aircraft. The accident has caused significant disruptions, with hundreds of flights canceled or delayed and passengers stranded.

via Reuters.com|
#aviation-accident#financial-loss#haneda-airport
world-news2 years ago

"Transcripts and Evacuation Details Emerge from Tokyo Plane Crash Investigation"

Japanese authorities have initiated two investigations into a fatal collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, where a Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 crashed into a Coast Guard Bombardier Dash-8, resulting in five deaths. The probes are examining communication errors between air traffic control and the aircraft, with transcripts indicating the passenger jet had clearance to land, but the Coast Guard plane did not have take-off clearance. All passengers and crew of the Airbus were safely evacuated, while the Dash 8 suffered five crew fatalities. Airbus is assisting with the investigation, and the incident will test the resilience of carbon-composite airplane fuselages in fires.

via Fox News|
#aviation-safety#haneda-airport#investigation
transportation2 years ago

Planes collide on ground at Tokyo's Haneda airport causing delays.

Two planes, one from Thai Airways and the other from Taiwan's Eva Airways, appeared to have collided on the ground near a taxiway at Tokyo's Haneda airport, causing the closure of one of the four runways. No injuries were reported, but the Thai Airways plane's winglet was damaged, leading to the cancellation of the flight. The incident is being investigated by Japan's civil aviation authority.

via Reuters.com|
#eva-airways#haneda-airport#plane-collision