Thailand Again Fails FAA Inspection
Feb 26, 2019, 5:17 am
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Thailand Again Fails FAA Inspection
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Feb 26, 2019, 6:19 am
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Nothing about "failing" in the text and status did not change...an inspection just resulted in some more issues to improve to regain highest category status
Feb 26, 2019, 6:49 am
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According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), the FAA conducted an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) technical review from February 11 to 15 to assess the country’s ability to comply with safety standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The FAA contingent, led by team leader Benjamin Garrido and four team members, identified 26 safety issues. The Thai authorities did not elaborate on the findings but said they have already begun addressing many of the shortcomings.
Feb 26, 2019, 7:35 am
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They did indeed fail. In 26 different areas. From the article:
According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), the FAA conducted an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) technical review from February 11 to 15 to assess the country’s ability to comply with safety standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The FAA contingent, led by team leader Benjamin Garrido and four team members, identified 26 safety issues. The Thai authorities did not elaborate on the findings but said they have already begun addressing many of the shortcomings.
According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), the FAA conducted an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) technical review from February 11 to 15 to assess the country’s ability to comply with safety standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The FAA contingent, led by team leader Benjamin Garrido and four team members, identified 26 safety issues. The Thai authorities did not elaborate on the findings but said they have already begun addressing many of the shortcomings.
Feb 26, 2019, 7:47 am
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Feb 26, 2019, 8:59 am
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Is this the USA FAA or some Thai government agency? If it's the former, were FAA inspectors flown in to do the inspection or are they permanently stationed in Thailand?
Feb 26, 2019, 9:47 am
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Feb 26, 2019, 1:23 pm
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Feb 27, 2019, 2:51 am
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FAA conducted its latest investigation in February 2019 and Thailand again failed badly. Twenty six findings is a huge number. After four years, Thailand CAA does not seem to be able to improve. There are only 3 other countries in category 2 (Curacao, Bangladesh, Ghana). Even Vietnam recently got moved to category 1 It will take at least a year and another inspection for a change
Besides the implication for flights to the USA, I am personally worried of Thai airlines safety standards If the FAA single out Thailand alongside the other three countries, it means that they have legitimate worries
Besides the implication for flights to the USA, I am personally worried of Thai airlines safety standards If the FAA single out Thailand alongside the other three countries, it means that they have legitimate worries
Feb 27, 2019, 2:58 am
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This is just another American exaggeration by a national body who wants to exercise its influence abroad. The ICAO red flag has been lifted for a long time, which should be enough to satisfy any significant concerns.
But of course the Americans know best....
But of course the Americans know best....
Feb 27, 2019, 3:37 am
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Well and nevertheless, if or as "Americans know best" is and remains a serious concern for the country's reputation and economy which is heavily depending on tourism
Feb 27, 2019, 4:30 am
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No wonder Thailand failed with the attitude shown by the Thai posters here
Thailand is not forced to submit itself for FAA inspection, it does so entirely willingly because it wants that stamp of approval (or nonstop flights to the US). The FAA is free to set whatever standards it wants in order to give that stamp of approval, it is under no obligation to be 'independent'
Thailand is not forced to submit itself for FAA inspection, it does so entirely willingly because it wants that stamp of approval (or nonstop flights to the US). The FAA is free to set whatever standards it wants in order to give that stamp of approval, it is under no obligation to be 'independent'
Feb 27, 2019, 5:37 am
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It was only lifted in 2017 and not solely because the aviation system in Thailand had improved so much, but also for other (political) reasons the ICAO has to deal with.