French Investigators Point To Barometric Settings In Close Calls

Thierry Dubois September 19, 2023
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For improved flight data analysis, the BEA is developing a tool to see quickly whether a fault was displayed.

Credit: BEA
French air accident investigation bureau BEA, in a 2022 activity report published this past summer, identified some trends in accidents and incidents, primarily confirming that aircraft in the approach and landing phase remain vulnerable despite the sophisticated equipment in use. The agency...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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