Aviation Safety Technologies, LLC is proud to announce completion of a FAA Grant Project, DTFACT-14-C-00004 entitled “Determining Runway Friction Conditions in Real Time Using Data Obtained from Airplanes during Landing Rollout.”

The project was performed by Aviation Safety Technologies, LLC (AST) personnel with tremendous support and guidance from FAA personnel, carrier and airport partners, and other industry experts. AST executed this project through the use of its commercial prototype system, SafeLand™, utilizing software scripts installed on carrier partner aircraft to collect data during landings.  AST processes this data with its proprietary methodologies to generate friction information about the runway on which the landing occurred.  The friction information is immediately distributed via multiple paths to provide the National Airspace System with a step-increase in safety awareness and operational efficiency.

AST now has the 6 of the largest US carriers as partners and over 1,000 aircraft, including common Boeing and Airbus models, reporting multiple landings on a daily basis.  The SafeLand™ database currently holds over 2.3 million landings and is projected to generate over 1 million landings in the next 12 months.

The study validated AST’s methodology and the feasibility of obtaining useful runway friction information in real-time from landing aircraft during normal operations and how this information might be distributed to and used by airports and carriers.

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