OSHA

  • AAAE Follow-Up

    ATLANTA — This year’s session agenda at the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) annual Conference & Exhibition held here in May proved popular as panel presentations drew standing room only attendance for several topics. Among...

    Article • June 12th, 2011

  • SMS and Your Organization

    On June 8 at 1 p.m. Central Time, AMT will be hosting a live webinar on SMS moderated by Technical Editor, Ronald Donner. Ron will be joined by three guest speakers: Robert Baron, Jerry Allen, and Scott Andre.

    Article • April 28th, 2011

  • Tools & Equipment: Hydraulic Hose Safety

    Maintenance and safety considerations for high-pressure hydraulic hose assemblies in ground support equipment.

    Article • April 22nd, 2011

  • Fix-it Team Keeps it Running in Sydney

    Fixing all the large equipment at an airport is pretty well organized. There are databases and software that track what maintenance is required and when. If something needs repair, it gets a fault tag attached and put into the workshop for attention...

    Article • April 20th, 2011

  • Benefits of Regional Ground Safety Organizations

    Across the whole aviation spectrum, there can be found a large number of organizations whose time and energy are devoted to improving and enhancing the vital element of safety within the industry. As to be expected, the majority of them have a pure...

    Article • April 18th, 2011

  • Swissport Eyes Growth in Africa

    Swissport International, a major player in cargo and ground handling operations around the world, recently made its financial results for 2010 public. The company says it earned a total operating revenue of CHF 1.741 billion, which represents a 5.2...

    Article • April 4th, 2011

  • Human Factors: Programs Continue to Advance

    The term “Human Factors” (HF) provokes a wide range of definitions and emotions in ramp safety circles. HF programs, simply stated, promote safe and efficient work with an eye on human performance. This article takes a quick look back at nearly 30...

    Article • March 29th, 2011

  • LAXFUEL Operates on Precision

    Upon entrance to the LAXFUEL facility through a crash-rated gate, the first impression is — simply put — a little intimidating. Several large storage tanks accent the skyline and line the grounds, interconnected through an intricate system of...

    Article • March 29th, 2011

  • In Recognition of Leadership

    The 2011 Ground Support Leaders of the Year awards acknowledged five individuals for their contributions to the industry.

    Article • March 29th, 2011

  • ISAGO Begins to Take Hold

    To date, there are 61 ground service providers at 85 locations across the globe listed on the ISAGO registry.

    Article • March 29th, 2011

  • Harnessing GIS Data

    Michael T. McNerney, assistant manager for FAA’s airport engineering division, joined the agency last October primarily to run the airports GIS (geographic information systems) program. Comments McNerny, “We’d like airports to do an airport...

    Article • March 25th, 2011

  • BASA/MIP

    A look at bilateral aviation safety agreements and maintenance implementation procedures

    Article • March 21st, 2011

  • IA Renewal - In Europe

    Operators, manufacturers, businesses, MROs, and authorities around the world continue to work closer together.

    Article • March 21st, 2011

  • FORCE Series ARFF Vehicles

    KME’s FORCE   Series ARFF vehicles set a standard for performance, reliability, and quality. KME manufactures Class I, II and III Rapid Intervention Vehicles (RIV's) on a wide range of commercial chassis. Class IV and V ARFF units are available in...

    Product • March 17th, 2011

  • Flame 5000

    The Draeger Flame 5000 utilizes camera technology to capture real-time video images which are analyzed and capable of interpreting for the presence of flames. 

    Product • March 16th, 2011