Commercial AviationSafety Team (CAST).ppt

Commercial AviationSafety Team (CAST) David Downey  International Aircraft Fire and Cabin Safety Research Conference Lisbon, Portugal, November 2004  In the U.S., our focus was set by theWhite House Commission on Aviation Safety, and The National Civil Aviation Review Commission (NCARC) We Need to Continuously ImproveAviation Safety We Need to Continuously ImproveAviation Safety We Need to Continuously ImproveAviation Safety CAST Integrated Strategic Safety Plan Ongoing Industry and FAA Safer Skies Initiatives were Combined into CAST Data-Driven, Consensus-Based, Integrated Strategic Safety Plan Developed 46 Prioritized Safety Enhancements 8 RD Projects and 2 Studies. Projected 73% Risk Reduction by 2007 Safety Enhancements in place and fully supported by Government and Industry CAST Safety Plan Specifics CAST Safety Plan 25 Completed Safety Enhancements Safety Culture Maintenance Procedures Flight Crew Training Air Traffic Controller Training Uncontained Engine Failures Terrain avoidance warning system (TAWS) Standard Operating Procedures Precision Approaches Minimum Safe Altitude Warning (MSAW) Systems Proactive Safety Programs (FOQA + ASAP) CAST Safety Plan (cont.) 21 Committed Safety Enhancements Policies and Procedures Aircraft Design Flight Crew Training (additional aspects) Runway Incursion Prevention Precision Approaches (additional projects) 8 RD Projects and 2 Studies Safety Plan Benefits Prediction of a 73% risk reduction that also results in approximately $620 million annual savings to the industry Current accident cost per flight is approximately $76 cycle Implementation of the 46 selected safety enhancements reduces this cost by $56 per flight cycle Safety is morally required and is also good for business Cost Savings Safety Metrics Examples International Outreach Regional PerspectiveAccident Rates Vary by Region of the World Regional PerspectiveAccident Rates Vary by Region of the World International Safety Activ