The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is organising an international workshop on the multidisciplinary subject of runway friction and aircraft braking in Paris on 11-12 March 2010. The workshop will be hosted by the French DGAC (Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile).
Recent incident or accident reports world wide have highlighted the significant importance of this parameter and its role in airport safety. The workshop will bring together experts, pilots, airline and airport operators, aircraft manufacturers and civil aviation authorities to exchange experience and best practice. A significant element of the workshop will be the presentation of results and recommendations of the research project “Runway Friction Characteristics Measurement and Aircraft Braking”, which was funded by the Agency.
The workshop will also provide an opportunity to assess the current state of knowledge on the issue and measure the progress achieved through the implementation of regulations. EASA invites Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and interested stakeholders to this workshop to draw from lessons learned and work together towards effective safety measures regarding runway friction and aircraft braking. More information is available on the Events page of the EASA website.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) was set up by the EU in 2003 to promote the highest common standards of safety and environmental protection in civil aviation. Based in Cologne, the Agency currently employs nearly 500 experts and administrators from all over Europe
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