FROM LIBRARY: THE PRINCIPLE OF NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY IN AIR SAFETY INVESTIGATION

ISASI 44 (Adapted from remarks presented by Director Troadec in his keynote address to the delegates of the ISASI 44th annual international conference on air safety accident investigation in Vancouver, B.C.,Canada,on Aug. 22, 2013. The organization of aviation safety investigations is regulated by a basic text, Annex 13 to the Chicago […]

FROM LIBRARY: THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT DATA RECORDER DOWNLOADING

The AIB of Saudi Arabia sponsored a flight recorder workshop which was delivered by Canadian based Plane Sciences. The workshop was held in Ottawa, Canada. Plane Sciences specializes in helping investigation authorities establish and develop their technical accident investigation capabilities. Fifteen attendees from several investigation authorities attended the four-day session at […]

From Library: Interview with Marcus Costa Chief, Accident Investigation, ICAO

During the last MENASASI Seminar in Dubai, Abdelati Al Fadil, Senior Air Accident Investigator, took the opportunity to interview Marcus Costa, Chief Accident Investigation, ICAO. Abdelati enquired about Marcus’ early career and his views on current and future air safety investigation topics. The most senior investigator provided interesting and thoughtful responses; […]

FROM LIBRARY: WHY MENASASI?

Last November I had the privilege and honor to attend the second annual Middle East North Africa ISASI (MENASASI) meeting. The meeting was well attended and the presentations were on target and inspiring. The MENASASI society was formed by a group of individuals who have a sincere concern for air safety, […]

FROM LIBRARY: OPERATORS CONTRIBUTION TO INVESTIGATION

Operator Responsibilities in Reporting and Investigation In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it is the responsibility of the Air Accident Investigation Sector (AAIS) of the GCAA to investigate civil aircraft Accidents and serious incidents that occur in the territory of the UAE. AAIS will assign an Accredited Representative to investigations of […]

Weather Forecast for Jeddah, November 2017

   Tuesday, 7 Record: 36° | 20°   0.00 mm Average: 33° | 22°   0.05 mm Wednesday, 8 Record: 37° | 20°   0.00 mm Average: 33° | 22°   0.05 mm Thursday, 9 Record: 37° | 20°   0.00 mm Average: 33° | 22°   0.05 mm

5TH MENASASI Seminar accommodation

Sheraton Jeddah Hotel.     North Corniche, P.O. Box 14315 Jeddah, 21424 Saudi Arabia Phone: (966)(12) 699 2212 Sheraton Jeddah Hotel is located next to Atallah Happyland with its many family attractions on the Corniche. Nearby are the newest and largest shopping malls of Jeddah, including the Herra Mall, Sawary Landmark, […]