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1st Workshop on Safety Management & Emergency Procedures in case of Thermal Runaway of Personal Electronic Devices in Cabin and Cockpit
April 9, 2024. Online event.

https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/events/1st-workshop-s…

Fraunhofer (FH) has been contracted by EASA to investigate the risks of fire and smoke resulting from portable electronic devices (PEDs) in cabin and cockpits: LOKI-PED — Lithium Batteries Fire/Smoke Risks in Cabin | EASA (europa.eu).

Within the project, FH is investigating the effects of emergency procedures as well as the handling of additional mitigation measures, like containment bags and extinguishers, under realistic conditions.

Images of fatal accidents aren't the preferred way to promote safety but le'ts remember from time to time what we are striving to achieve Together: an enjoyable, useful and accident-free aviation.

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Enjoy the Easter break.
Have fun and fly safe!

Did you like the two FAA Rotorcraft Collective videos shared below?
Here is their playlist: https://bit.ly/RotorYT.

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What would you do if a passenger admitted to have a lithium battery in a bag checked due to lack of overhead space?

Several challenging situations like that are presented in the March 2024 edition of NASA CALLBACK, offering again the reader a chance to “interact” with the information given in a selection of ASRS reports.

In “The First Half of the Story,” you will find report excerpts describing an event or situation up to a point where a specific decision must be made, an immediate action must be taken, or a non-normal condition must be actively managed. You may then exercise your own judgment to make a decision, determine a possible course of action, or devise a plan that might best resolve the situation...

#EASA is thrilled to announce the release of the Artificial Intelligence Concept Paper Issue 02: Guidance for Level 1 & 2 Machine Learning Applications. This marks a significant step forward on the EASA #AI Roadmap 2.0.

❓ This latest issue addresses the unique challenges of deploying AI in aviation. It expands on Level 1 AI (Human assistance) applications, deepening the exploration of 'learning assurance,' 'AI explainability,' and 'ethics-based assessment' as foundational concepts of the ‘AI trustworthiness framework’. Moreover, it introduces guidance for Level 2 AI-based systems, giving flesh to the groundbreaking concept of 'human-AI teaming' (HAT) and highlighting the need for new human factors guidance to ensure safe Human-AI Interaction (HAII).

👍A huge thank you to all who have contributed to this important publication that serves as a reference for the entry into the framework consolidation phase of EASA AI Roadmap with the launch of EASA Rulemaking activities on AI.

Let's navigate the future of AI in aviation together!

https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/news/easa-publishes-a…

The Rotorcraft Collective: Don’t Forget to See and Avoid Other Aircraft
https://youtu.be/2xSZIETO_l8?list=PL5vHkqHi51DTAkNwV1ZlHydXxPUCjmiRt

Another excellent FAA Rotorcraft Collective video presented by Scott Newsome, FAASTeam Representative.

Quote: Most collisions between two aircraft are preventable. However, with the skies becoming crowded with more aircraft and the cockpit becoming crowded with new technologies, using your eyes to look outside is critical for a safe flight. It is the responsibility of all pilots to maintain vigilance to see and avoid other aircraft. This video covers some of our recommendations to prevent a mid-air collision.

FAA Rotorcraft Collective: Sharing Low-altitude Airspace with Drones Midair Collision video, March 2024

https://youtu.be/mZSLZGImITU?list=PL5vHkqHi51DTAkNwV1ZlHydXxPUCjmiRt

Collisions between drones and aircraft are on the rise. Since 2017, there have been in the USA at least six confirmed and another six probable drone collisions with airplanes, helicopters, and hot air balloons, causing significant damage.

Most of these incidents happened to helicopters. These collisions have occurred mainly below 500 feet and some even in controlled airspace. Traditional aircraft always have the right of way over drones, but drone operators don’t always see and avoid in time and air traffic controllers...

Listen to the safety tips provided by Scott Newsome, FAASTeam Representative.