AST is pleased to announce that its ABARnet™ reporting network has demonstrated full compliance with ASTM Standard E3266 (Standard Guide for Friction-Limited Aircraft Braking Measurements and Reporting). This compliance was demonstrated at the annual Society of Aircraft Performance and Operations Engineers (SAPOE) Conference in Atlanta, GA in October, 2021.

The demonstration was favorably received by SAPOE, an important industry body that includes aircraft performance engineers and manufacturing specialists from airlines around the world.

The SAPOE subcommittee, dubbed "the Lion Team," is comprised by former members of the FAA Take-Off and Landing Performance Assessment, Aviation Rules Committee that was responsible for FAA and ICAO initiatives creating the Global Reporting Format – a standardized methodology to assess runway conditions. The Lion Team is made up of engineers from major U.S. carriers, Boeing, and Airbus. It developed and authored the ASTM International Standard E3266 for Friction-Limited Aircraft Braking Measurements and Reporting, which was published in November 2020.

This important standard applies to systems that measure and report on braking forces and runway friction – critical information used to better understand runway conditions and help improve aviation safety. The standard applies to any automated system that uses data from an aircraft to create what ASTM International calls an Aircraft Braking Action Report (ABAR). According to ASTM International, any such system may be installed on an aircraft or operated remotely.

“Our team employed the compliance methodology outlined in the standard to demonstrate the efficacy of our SafeLand surface management system,” says Joe Vickers, CEO of Aviation Safety Technologies.

“We validated the technology and its potential role in the future of aviation safety. We believe next steps are to call on regulatory bodies to formally adopt a method of demonstrating compliance, allowing airlines and airports to confidently employ an emerging technology.”

About ABARnet™

AST’s ABARnet™ braking measurement and reporting network utilizes approved data taken directly from landing aircraft. This approach is recognized by the FAA and Transport Canada as the most precise technology for measuring actual braking friction. Our technology complies with ASTM International Standard E3266, the official aircraft braking measurement standard.

Our ABARs are hull-agnostic so we can work with today's diverse fleets – Boeing, Airbus, and other manufacturers. And ABARnet is cloud-based for easy distribution and access by participants.

With over 23 million landings recorded, AST enables advanced analytics on runway friction for airlines and airports. Network participants can review past landings and access reports for any operating region, in any required format: FICONs, NOTAMs, RCAMs, and more. This information and flexibility not only help pilots make informed landing decisions but also support airports and the FAA in optimizing surface management strategies.

The result is safer, more efficient operations and more reliable flight schedules for passengers.

Learn more about ABARs here.

About Aviation Safety Technologies

Aviation Safety Technologies (AST) is the world’s leading provider of Aircraft Braking Action Reports, which have been recognized by the FAA and Transport Canada as the most precise methodology for measuring and reporting on real-time braking action and runway friction conditions. Our mission is to elevate aviation safety and operations through data-driven insights.

AST continues to innovate as an affiliate of the Dillon Kane Group (DKG), a technology collective with a 24-year track record of innovation and growth, driving impactful solutions across diverse industries.

For more information, contact:

Joe Vickers
Aviation Safety Technologies
joe.vickers@avsafetech.com
+1 708-882-6438