Aviation Safety Technologies (AST) has entered into a new contract with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that could help clear a path to enhanced runway safety, improved operational efficiency for both airports and airlines, and better predictability for the traveling public.

The FAA has contracted with AST to receive AST’s SafeLand™ Aircraft Braking Action Reports.  These reports deliver real-time insight into runway conditions and braking action based on data collected from aircraft-based sensors.  The aircraft sensors allow measurement of the precise braking action of landing aircraft. These real-time, easy-to-use reports can be made instantly available to airplane operators, pilots, airport operations, airlines, and FAA/CAA authorities.  Using this information, aviation professionals and the FAA can improve their surface management strategies and landing decisions for enhanced aviation safety, more efficient airport operations, higher runway uptime, and more reliable flight schedules for passengers.

“Our reports can provide airports, airlines, pilots in flight, and the FAA with real-time information about wheel braking coefficients based on data from landing aircraft and surface measurements,” said Joe Vickers, CEO of AST.  “We are pleased to help the FAA in any way we can towards creating an even safer, more efficient aviation industry.”

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