One of the benefits of the Safer Skies plan is that industry is voluntarily implementing agreed-upon recommendations. For example, airlines are using improved inspection methods to prevent uncontained engine failures and are incorporating improved training, new standard operating procedures and technology to prevent CFIT accidents. Key players in aviation safety participate on the CAST and general aviation teams. Government members include the FAA, NASA and the Department of Defense. Employee groups include the Allied Pilots Association, Air Line Pilots Association, International Federation of Air Line Pilots, and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.
CAST recognizes that improving commercial aviation safety requires a global effort.
International participation in CAST efforts includes the Air Transport Association Canada, Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, International Civil Aviation Organization, International Air Transport Association, European Joint Aviation Authorities, Safety Authority Australia, and Transport Canada. The AVweb Group. All rights reserved. This page was last updated Wednesday, March 28 2001.