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Topics related to safety in aviation, including safety regulations, safety incidents, safety technology, and safety investigations.
How Honeywell Aerospace is helping to support aircraft demand in Asia-Pacific
Air travel demand in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to exceed pre-COVID levels in 2024. According to the…
Head of Safety Promotion at EASA: regulation and risk in the digital era
Technological advancements, drones, eVTOLs and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) innovations are fast approaching certification and integration into existing…
The history and importance of the rudder in aircraft
The world of aviation is a marvel of human innovation and engineering. While many components of an aircraft…
Fear to fly? Explore the Top 20 safest airlines in the world in 2023
Air travel has long been considered one of the safest modes of transportation, with rigorous safety standards and…
Boeing 777 vs 787: a comparative analysis of features and performance
In the realm of modern aviation, Boeing is established as one of the most influential and innovative aircraft…
Miracle on the Hudson: the remarkable story of US Airways Flight 1549
The term ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ has become synonymous with a heartwarming tale of heroism, quick thinking and…
Can you bring a razor on a plane? Air travel regulations explained
When preparing for air travel, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the regulations regarding items you can bring…
Aviation background checks: understanding the process and requirements
Within the aviation industry, safety and security are obviously of paramount importance. One crucial aspect of ensuring the…
How did a passenger manage to bring a bread knife onboard a flight?
Flight passengers know all about the frustrations of having seemingly innocent items confiscated because they are not allowed…
What is a microburst and how do pilots respond to them?
What is a microburst? A microburst is a weather phenomenon that can pose a significant danger to aircraft…
US flight attendants demand ban on unsecured infants on laps during flights
The United States Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) is demanding a ban on unsecured infants traveling on the…
IATA safety report: 2022 saw a reduction in fatal accident rate
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2022 Safety Report for commercial aviation, showing the lowest fatal…
Precision, art and psychology: how passenger safety briefing cards are made
When was the last time you picked up a passenger safety card while you were on a flight…
Behind the scenes at Icelandair’s safety training center
If you ask any airline, there’s one thing that comes before anything else and is non-negotiable, and that’s…
CASA’s safety inspection in 2022: how checks are conducted, ratings, and more
As international flight bookings in Australia are finally increasing, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) had quite a…
Scoot pilot delays landing in Changi after passengers refuse to fasten seatbelts
A pilot for low-cost carrier Scoot was forced to delay landing in Singapore after some passengers refused to…
DHC-3 operators told to urgently inspect aircraft after fatal crash near Seattle
Air crash investigators in the United States have issued an urgent safety recommendation after a fatal crash of…
VivaColombia A320 nearly runs out of fuel after two diversions
A VivaColombia Airbus A320 has landed with minutes to spare, having just 200 kilograms of fuel remaining after…