Category: Aviation

  • The Proactive Aviation Safety

    There are many indications that commercial air travel increases, meaning that the number of incidents will also increase without specific measures to decrease the accident rate (Cusick et al., 2017). ASRS seems to impact safety because of the staff. All ASRS staff members are aviation professionals who have high experience and background as pilots, aviation…

  • Emerging Technologies in Commercial Aviation: SWOT Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction SWOT Summary Conclusion References Introduction Emerging technologies in commercial aviation Strengths Weaknesses Significantly increase the accuracy of all measurements and processes Contribute to the more effective use of funds Help to save time and money Improve data collection techniques Provide up-to-date data about critical processes and states of aircraft Generate knowledge…

  • The Federal Aviation Administration History

    The digital era of aviation started on December 17, 1903, after Orville Wright with Wilbur who was his brother flew for the first time in an aircraft they designed. Aviation leaders believed that without federal intervention to strengthen and sustain safety requirements, aviation industry experts thought the aircraft would never attain its maximum commercial viability.…

  • How Climate Change Impacts Aviation

    Table of Contents Introduction Near-Surface Winds The Sea-Level Changes Conclusion References Introduction The issue of climate change is one of the most complex and significant challenges for most countries across the globe. The shift is already associated with the risk of life-threatening weather, such as floods and heat waves. For this reason, the issue of…

  • Reliance on Technology and Security Staff Skills In Aviation Security

    Table of Contents Introduction Objectives and Stages of Security Operations Digitalization of the Security Operations The Role of Human Resource and Skills in Security Operations The Connection between Reliance on Technology and Skill Level Conclusion Reference List Introduction With the development of technology and continuous improvements, air transport is considered one of the safest way…

  • Aviation Security: Emergency Response Plan

    Aviation security is the result of painstaking organizational work to predict potential scenarios and response methods. An Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is a strategy for dealing with accidents that may arise on board, in the office, or in the airport area. Crisis management is a field of activity that organizes, develops, and implements step-by-step manuals…

  • Aviation Safety: Ground Accidents and Their Prevention

    Introduction Aviation is one of the strategically important spheres of the modern world. It supports the high speed of globalization and provides people with new opportunities for better cooperation. Thousands of flights are performed every year, with millions of passengers carried. It means that safety issues acquire the top priority as it is critical to…

  • Military Aviation Safety and Human Factor

    Table of Contents Introduction Lack of Training Fatigue and Mental Complications Conclusion References Introduction The human factor is one of the essential characteristics that determine aviation safety since a large number of accidents occur due to pilots mistakes and a lack of training. This issue is particularly significant in military aviation, where aircraft crews face…

  • Collision Into Terrain Safari Aviation Inc. Airbus AS350 B2, N985SA: Case Study

    Aviation operations require collaborative work of technologies, machines, and human skills, and any deviation can result in an accident. For instance, a commercial helicopter owned by Safari Aviation Inc. collided in the woods of Kekaha, Hawaii, making all passengers victims (National Transportation Safety Board [NTSB], 2019). Although the change in meteorological conditions has been claimed…

  • Aviation Industry: Implications of Weather Hazards

    The aviation industry faces continuous constraints by weather hazards that impact the safety and efficiency of aircrafts individually and the National Airspace System (NAS) overall (Trask & Avilés, 2017). Such weather conditions as wind, visibility issues, in-flight icing, and turbulence occur commonly, leading to an increased number of aviation accidents, traffic delays, and closures related…