Well, it is Friday again and I haven’t had as much time as I would have liked to write about this week's news items. In the future, I will try not to go as many days between posts. The NTSB has issued five safety recommendations to the FAA, in response to the midair...
From the Last Few Days. . .
Because I will only post every few days, I will try to summarize news of note when I can! Here is the first, "From the Last Few Days. . ." Outrage and questions persist regarding the release of al-Megrahi. Scottish leaders meet (via CNN). Senator Joe Lieberman...
Pan Am Flight 103
This is a tough way to start the blog. When I committed to write about aviation issues for NADA/F, I was aware that there would be weeks like this. Like others close to aviation disasters, I am familiar with years-long grief and frustration. Of course, NADA/F's...
Letter to Family Members of of CO 3407
On behalf of the National Air Disaster Alliance/Foundation members worldwide we extend our deepest sympathy to friends and family members from Continental Connection flight 3407 for their enormous loss. The following was written by our family members, based on their...
Open Letter to the Survivors of US Airways flight 1549
To the survivors of US Airways flight 1549, the “flight on the Hudson River,” We wish to extend our sincere congratulations, and extreme pleasure, to the survivors and family members from USAirways flight 1549. As a survivor, or family member, you may be feeling...
Read the February 2009 Newsletter
Our February 2009 newsletter is now available online. Click here to read the newsletter (opens in PDF).
The Planesafe Team
Jan Brown, Deborah Hersman and Christine Negroni, award recipients, with Matt Ziemkiewicz. Gabe Bruno, Arnie Korotkin and Ray McGovern also received awards October 2010. Photo: Kyle Gustafson.
November 1999 Newsletter
Dear Friend of NADA/F, Thank you for everything you have done for air safety and helping to make 1999 a successful year for NADA/F. You are part of the largest air-safety group in the world. More and more people are finding out about us through the media and our...


