Today, AST’s subject matter experts are actively helping to develop new standards for landing friction reporting and mobile sensors of airport surface contamination.  AST is working proactively with standards bodies to help develop relevant standards on surface management.  These new standards will help guide airports and airlines in meeting the FAA’s new Runway Code Conditions (RwyCC) mandates.  Today SafeCenter supplements existing practices and technology

• American Standards for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

  • AST’s Dr. Zoltan Rado is Chairperson of this international organization, which has formed the ASTM E17 Subcommittee to develop a standard for the practice of measuring winter contaminants on runways and roads

• FAA ATRD 15

  • AST’s Dr. Zoltan Rado is a member of this FAA committee that provides oversight and recommendations for friction related technologies and procedures to be used by Airports and Airlines

• Society of Aircraft Performance Operations Engineers (SAPOE)

  • AST’s Brian Chapman is a Founding Member of this committee which is developing recommendations for FAA consideration on standards related to airports and airlines using data from aircraft to measure and communicate TAPLA correlated Friction Reports

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