Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is a common and dangerous problem in the aviation industry.
In addition to being a major safety hazard, it also costs civil aviation, worldwide, $4B a year.
Whereas existing solutions focus on detection technologies, Airvrix focuses on prevention by installing their product on the runway shoulder, preventing FOD from reaching the runway.
With globally registered patents, the FOD barrier™ was developed in-house by Airvix’s team of aeronautical and mechanical engineers, in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements.
(Improving Runway Safety – Airvrix developed the FOD Barrier which, unlike other FOD solutions, prevents FOD before reaching the runway. Courtesy of Airvrix and YouTube)
“Before approving the installation, our product was thoroughly and diligently vetted by IAF engineers,” explains Ivry Shapira, CEO of Airvrix.
“This included in-depth study of the design and materials, as well as testing of the prototype.”
“Findings showed the product to be effective and capable of seamless integration with bases’ routine operations.”
“At the conclusion of the pilot, we are glad to report results show an 80% decrease in FOD occurrences, which has increased the number of flights and aircraft availability.“
The FOD Barrier™ blocking mechanism is placed on your runway shoulders creating a barrier between the paved track and the unpaved areas of the runway to prevent jet-blast, gusts of wind and drainage from placing hazards on the runway.
The FOD Barrier™ went through a diligent process of vetting the product.
After learning the design and materials, as well as testing our prototype, we developed a product that is effective and seamless with the base’s routine operation.
“The challenge when designing the solution was to ensure that the barrier is strong enough to withstand the jet blasts and prevent FOD from settling on the runway, while also easily collapsing if a plane runs over it,” added Ivry.
IAF officials believe that the cost-effective barrier will be a game changer in fighting FOD.
Airvrix is currently widening its activity to serve new customers around the globe.
Airvrix’s main mission is to improve runway safety using their innovative FOD barrier™, an advanced solution for preventing FOD on runways.
The FOD Barrier™ has been tested and installed by the Israeli Air Force.
