Category: Aviation

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Civil Aviation Safety Authorities in Australia

    Introduction It is important to note that aviation safety is enabled and ensured by a wide range of mandatory practices, policies, assessments, evaluations, and systems. In Australia, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB) are key organisations in this regard. In addition, there are central documents that outline the…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Vision in Aviation: To See or Not to See

    Eyesight is the most crucial sense for secure flight. Everyone operating the airplane, including the pilot, must always be aware of and steer clear of oncoming vehicles. A crucial aspect of avoiding collisions with other aircraft is monitoring their airspace. Pilots must master a scanning method that makes the most of their vision (AIRBOYD, 2011).…

  • Wind Shear as a Dangerous Meteorological Hazard in Aviation

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction It is important to note that aviation is built around the principles of risk management and safety enhancement. There is a wide range of risk factors to account for in the field, which includes human, procedural, technical, systems, and meteorological risks. The latter refers to hazardous phenomena,…