Essays on aviation safety

The key elements of Aviation Safety are reviewed in this paper; effort is made so that the factors influencing the Aviation Safety are identified. At the same time, measures are suggested for increasing Aviation Safety. The emphasis is given on the long-term performance of the relevant plans... The improvement of the Aviation Safety measures in the long term should be the key target of legislators worldwide; the fact that accidents in the aviation industry of a country are kept at low levels cannot...

The author of this assignment "Aviation Safety" comments on the idea of air crashes and their investigations. As the text has it, the human factor is a term that has gained a lot of popularity in the transport sector, especially in commercial aviation. ... Over the ages, aviation technology has managed to reduce the number of accidents occurring. However, human errors continue to challenge the entire aviation industry when it comes to Aviation Safety. Human factors such as complacency, fatigue, stress,...

This report critically analyzed the safety procedures followed by Blue Coral Copters, a Hawaii based helicopter Tour Company. The report further identified this company's diverse safety weaknesses and FAA safety provisions violations, effectively determining the aspects that needed rectification.... Safety management should be an integral part of any business establishment. This is because all workers, irrespective of their tasks or obligations within a workplace, are entitled to the utmost physical,...

The paper "Aviation Safety Management" reports a few airlines can survive the consequences of accidents of their airplanes or even a serious incident that may take the aircraft out of operational services. Hence, most airlines have realized the importance of a strong economic case for safety.... Aviation Safety management is more than just a legal and moral obligation; most airline companies have seen the need to operate airplanes safely. However, due to an increase in the number of accidents involving...

This research will begin with the statement that the nature of the aerospace industry increases the need to minimize operational risk. A lapse in innovative consciousness can create an operational gap between superior operational measures and mediocre ones.... This research tells that the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NexGen) integrates past and present technologies to improve efficiency. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): NextGen is 'a comprehensive overhaul of...

This paper "Aviation Safety Questions" discusses productive life limitations of a damage-tolerant-designed airplane and factors involved in the structural safety process, the purpose of CVR and FDR, as well as FAA responsibilities during an aircraft accident investigation.... The FAA conducts investigations and submits factual reports of the investigation to the NTSB on accidents delegated to the FAA by the NTSB. The FAA principal investigator at an accident is called the investigator in charge....

This paper 'Aviation Safety System" focuses on the fact that the topic of this essay is aviation security. Considering the numerous cases of terror attacks and other forms of insecurity happening in aircrafts today, the topic is important. I chose it to come up with how to curb this vice. ... Most airlines and airports have started taking more consideration on this issue. The sources are related to this topic since they discuss in details this issue of aviation security and what has to be done to...

The paper "Aviation Safety Program Management" states that International Civil Aviation Organization and National Transport Safety Board consider risk as a degree of probability and severity, of the end result of a hazard taking into consideration the worst foreseeable situation. ... Ma and Pedigo (2011), explains a pre-accident plan is a set of recognized procedures or steps to be pursued in the event of an aircraft related accident or impending emergency, whether in a stronghold or field environment)....

The essay "European Aviation Safety Agency" focuses on the purpose and powers of the European Aviation Safety Agency as a means to make the European aviation industry safe and sustainable in the long run. Air transport is one of the most convenient modes of transport.... It is quick, safe, and one that has been growing fast in the last decade, and that is why the EU came up with a common strategy. To achieve this growth, in addition to improved airworthiness, the EU came up with the European Aviation...

The writer of the paper "Factors Affecting Aviation Safety" suggests that the human aspect of the safety equation had been long ignored in the safety business. During the recent past, human factor has drawn significant attention of the safety specialists.... Aviation is an elite but expensive experience enterprise. 'Stay alert and stay alive' is the thumb rule, and yet military aviation is the backbone of a nation's defense efforts. In this backdrop, a complacent moment could be excruciating. For...

The article "Aviation Safety Issues" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issue in Aviation Safety. Loss of tracking is a leading challenge that has faced the aviation industry worldwide. After major accidents, the air traffic controller lost track of the aircraft.... It is also challenging for civil aviation as they lack radar and tracking technology to locate an aircraft in the sea. After an aircraft loss, some clues captured over the satellite are used to track the possible location....

This paper 'The Structure of Aviation Safety' looks into the structure of Aviation Safety pertaining to controlled flight into the ground and human factors. Controlled Flight into Terrain arises when a serviceable aircraft is flown, under the supervision of a qualified pilot, into terrain.... Research that evaluated commercial CFIT accidents between 1988 and1994 established that approximately 70% of these accidents happened during the descent, approach, and landing phase, whereas 20% occurred in...

The author of this essay "Aviation Safety and Aviation Security" comments on the differences and similarities between safety and security. As the text has it, Aviation Safety involves such measures that ensure that everything is okay with the body of the airplane.... Safety refers to guaranteeing that the airplane is free from any potential risk or damage that could bring about an accident. Commercial airlines have to stick to safety and maintenance regulations directed by regulatory agencies. The...

This assessment will examine the aircraft accident brought by collapsion of two planes. Furthermore, the paper will reveal an emergency plan for a general aircraft accident. Additionally, the paper discusses the protection and custody of the wrecked airplane... Two aircrafts carrying thirteen people had collapsed in the forests of the eastern part of South Africa leaving no survivors on 14th of August 2011. The wreck had been noticed from a helicopter in a hilly region of the vertical rocks from...

This study explores both the internal and external environment of Southwest Airlines, the Dallas-based carrier. Issues of financial strength, ethical practices, logistical positioning, and internal organizational culture are identified, amongst other categories.... Competition, regulation and even consumer habits are external threats facing the company, creating the necessity to create diverse business solutions and increase Southwest Airlines' competitive position. The SWOT Analysis tool is the...

The essay 'The Management System of Aviation Safety' discusses forming committees, which is a step further in developing the management system of Aviation Safety. Committees may be formed according to function, whether it is vertical or horizontal through the organization.... The author of the paper states that a well-run committee allows members to contribute different perspectives towards a problem and initiate faster and better results. Active participation of members can strengthen the goal of...

The author of the paper "Human Factors in Modern Aviation Safety" examines more closely the different human elements involved in the endangerment of Aviation Safety and the possible rational outlooks which can preclude human interference altogether.... What is this human factor all about in Aviation Safety and how far its role or the non-existence of a role can help make Aviation Safety devoid of the rampant loss of life and property, should a mishap occur in the first place. Some aspects of aviation...

The author of the paper titled "The Human Factors in Aviation Safety" examines the "Human Factors Analysis of Naval Aviation Maintenance Related Mishaps" report in which the authors focus on how human factors influence the performance of aviation staff. ... Factors like employee motivation, training, safety, and health should be taken seriously at all times. They can determine the success of an organization. So, management should not be relaxed because it can result in errors and mistakes that can...

However, human error in the context of HFACS refers to the outcome of an act that has been done by an individual accidentally. These unplanned acts have undesirable consequences (Chialastri,... The HFACS used a data obtained from databases. These databases were maintained by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and National Aviation Safety Data Analysis Centre (NASDAC). The information contained in these databases dated since 1990-2000. For the sake of Human Factors in Aviation Safety...

The paper "Controlled Flight into Terrain for Aviation Safety" focuses on the critical analysis of the common causes of Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) accidents and probable measures to reduce them. Flights that are en route areas with reduced visual conditions.... Pilots flying in reduced visual conditions can experience the problem of spatial disorientation that causes losing control of the aircraft and results in the aircraft descending at an unsafe altitude. The pilot unintentionally impacts...

According to the research findings, one of the primary indicators that reflect the growth of a nation's economy is the presence of a robust aviation sector. With many governments in the world disinvesting, the competition has increased with the customer spoilt for many options and choices. ... However, the infrastructure has not expanded proportionately with the same airport space catering to these increased number of air flights. In 2010, the total number of commercial flights was reported as 30...

The dissertation "Development of a Model Aviation Safety Program for General Aviation" focuses on the critical analysis of better insight into the development of model Aviation Safety programs for general aviation companies. The different theories have been implemented in this study.... The human, as well as the technological factors, are considered to be the chief contributory factors for the occurrence of airline accidents. To improve the passengers' security as well as minimizing the rates of...

The paper "Importance of International Civil Aviation Organization in Aviation Safety" highlights Aviation Safety is not a technical issue. It involves a compound procedure of making laws to deal with the risks involved in air travel, e.g. a challenge of dealing with terrorist threats, etc.... The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is an agency of the United Nations that mainly specializes in planning and developing international air transport. ICAO recommends standards of practices...

From the paper "Major Concerns in Aviation Safety, How to Make Aviation Safer" it is clear that the trade would shift to a map of a preventative substitute, rather than preventative preservation. The plan would need maintenance in about one of each five jetliners at present in the facility.... The heart of the problem with the commuter airlines resides in the shrinking pool of capable pilots accessible to them (Ott p.28). Generally offering lower pay than the majors, the commuter lines have practised...

The author states that human staffs work in a dubious situation, where they must have to remain alert all the time to any possibility that might be overlooked by system tools. So this paper assesses the role of human determinants in Aviation Safety – both in-flight and on the ground. ... Decision errors occur most frequently under pressing circumstances, especially when a person faces challenges that ask of readiness and promptitude. The intention is not dishonest, only the application is....

This report "The European Aviation Safety Agency -FAA Argument" tends to argue that the EASA maintenance training requirements are comprehensive yet not excessive, and do not place an unnecessary additional burden on EU operators competing against those operating under FAA regulations.... Another counterargument is that EASA maintenance training requirements are quite excessive due to the prerequisites required for training. In all types of aircraft maintenance training, the individual has to have...

This proposal intends to emphasize the identification of significant aspects concerning the development of a model Aviation Safety program for general aviation companies. The quantitative approach of research methodology is taken into concern for this project. ... The conception of cultural literacy is strongly believed to play an imperative role in the global aviation industry. It is considered to be the basic knowledge concerning the societal interactions in which every individual usually performs...

The "Crew Resource Management and Its Significance in Aviation Safety" paper states that Crew Resource Management made the aviation authorities focused on inter-humans interactions as an essential part of teamwork. This training system has the ability to save not only precious lives but also money.... Air transport is considered as the fastest and safest mode of traveling today. However, this was not always the case. Before 1979, the ratio of aviation fatal accidents increased at an alarming rate....

The goal of this assignment is to investigate contemporary challenges in facilitating safety in the aviation industry of the United States. Thus, the writer will present an overview of contemporary air safety measures followed by the discussion on how it can be enhanced.... The aviation industry has witnessed tremendous changes that are geared towards improving the safety of the passengers and the cargo that is delivered through air transport. There are areas that can be improved so that the level...

Acceptable safety risk is associated with the trust attributed to the Aviation Safety system  ... Acceptable safety risk is associated with the trust attributed to the Aviation Safety system, which is undermined every time when an accident occurs.... ain objectives of Sky High Airline Aviation Safety Program are to operate aviation services by: ... Conducting planning processes that comply with the National Aviation Safety and Mishap Prevention Plan. ...

Aviation Safety Program TABLE OF CONTENTS MENT OF POLICY.... Aviation Safety COMMITTEE.... Aviation Safety AUDITS.... Aviation Safety ANALYSIS.... In order to achieve the goal, sky High Airlines will act in accordance with statements of an Aviation Safety Program.... This document constitutes the Sky High Airlines Company Aviation Safety Program.... The Safety Department together with Flight Safety and Ground Safety will assign additional duty Aviation Safety specialists in order to work in close and effective cooperation....

The following paper under the title 'Beyond Aviation Human Factors' focuses on Europe Aviation Safety Conference which had great success in terms of its impact in bringing up issues that affect the safety of airmen, passengers, and ground control crews.... The major organizers of this year's Europe Aviation Safety Conference were Joint Aviation Authorities, Federal Aviation Administration and Europe Aviation Safety Agency.... The theme for the event was 'Aviation Safety Emerging Issues'....

The term Aviation Safety according to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Navigation Commission is the state of freedom from unacceptable risk of injury to persons or damage to aircraft and/or property.... Various experts have concluded that Aviation Safety is both a technical and operational matter; however, it integrates into a matter of public law the moment the public is involved and private people participate under government control....

According to a report published by Japan's Aircraft Accidents Investigation Commission, the accident was as a result of an incorrect repair procedure following a tailstrike that the aircraft had suffered in 1978 (Aviation Safety Network, 2012).... While proper repairing of this mechanical problem would have effectively averted the possibility of accident caused by this problem, this seems not to have happened as it seems subsequent repair was improper and did not conform to approved repair methods recommended by Boeing (International Aviation Safety Association, 2005)....

Lorentson (2013) says that causes of Safety Statistics Aviation Safety Statistics Aviation Commercial aviation accidents statistics is vital in depicting trends in global Aviation Safety management.... ?Commercial Aviation Safety.... Lorentson (2013) says that causes of accidents such as pilot errors related to weather and mechanical issues, sabotage, and mechanical failure are vital for consideration in classifying commercial aviation data....

rivonos' study on “Communication in Aviation Safety: Lessons Learned and Lessons Required” (2007) explores the role of communication in Aviation Safety especially as communication functions to provide information, establish interpersonal relationships, coordinate activity, monitor conditions, and as a management tool.... Lessons learned from these areas were used to propose future communication-related research needed in Aviation Safety and possible topics and methods of communication training for improved Aviation Safety. ...

Then, what is Aviation Safety?... Reaction: If we look closely at Reason's model, Aviation Safety is not only about people who are actively involved or participating in the event such as pilot, crew member or mechanic.... Aviation Safety is prevention or preventing accidents in a day to day operation.... What areas (fields or disciplines) does Aviation Safety cover?... One area that should be completely integrated into Aviation Safety is education....

rivonos' study on "Communication in Aviation Safety: Lessons Learned and Lessons Required" (2007) explores the role of communication in Aviation Safety especially as communication functions to provide information, establish interpersonal relationships, coordinate activity, monitor conditions, and as a management tool.... Lessons learned from these areas were used to propose future communication-related research needed in Aviation Safety and possible topics and methods of communication training for improved Aviation Safety....

Roelen (2008) argues that the current situation in Aviation Safety cannot be improved unless better ways of addressing safety are developed.... This shows that quite a number of developments in Aviation Safety are responses to accidents.... Unclear cause of accidents habitually leads to speculation which does little to advance Aviation Safety.... In matters pertaining to instrumentation, the FAA ruling calling for inclusion of Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) in all flights in 1987 have proved to be of immense help in improving Aviation Safety....

Aviation Safety and security have always been paramount to airports.... Aviation Safety and Security before September 2001…….... Aviation Safety and Security after September 2001……… 5 ... Aviation Safety and security has always been paramount to airports.... n February 12, 1997 the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security proposed a national goal to reduce the fatal accident rate by 80 percent within ten years and also to conduct research to support the goal....

The Head of Aviation Safety will supervise the implementation of the SMS.... The safety manager will report directly to the Head of Aviation Safety. ... The head of Aviation Safety will draft the training program, which should be completed within five months.... afety Roles and responsibilities- the Head of Aviation Safety will be in charge of all safety measures in the airline and will chair the safety committee.... The Head of Aviation Safety will report accidents and incidents to the COO and will ensure safety procedures are implemented....

The majority of the member states are facing a number of challenges in successfully implementing most of the Aviation Safety regulations.... This is in line with the realization that majority of the member states are facing a number of challenges in successfully implementing most of the Aviation Safety regulations.... ith reference to the institutional structures in place, it emerges from the audit conducted by the organization that in majority of the contracted states, the various organizations held with the responsibility of overseeing Aviation Safety lack the power and independence to effectively uphold the regulations....

he investigation into the accident by the NTSB revealed that the probable cause of the accident was the asymmetrical stall and the aircraft's ensuing roll due to the uncommanded retraction of the lift wing outboard that led to the edge slats and the loss of the slat disagreement and stall warning indication systems (Aviation Safety Network, 2012).... hile structural and mechanical factors were the main cause of the accident, investigations revealed that there were factors that contributed to the accident of American Airlines Flight 191 (Aviation Safety Network, 2012)....

This paper ''Aviation Hazards from Volcanic Eruption Plumes'' tells that Plumes of volcanic ash that are largely concentrated in the atmospheric air adjacent to active volcanoes are an aspect of Aviation Safety hazards since they jam the jet engine leading to engine failure (Vogel et al 2011).... Additionally, the ash can contaminate the water system and fuel and in some extreme cases jam the gears (International Symposium on Volcanic Ash and Aviation Safety 1994)....

However, opinion is divided as to the effectiveness of criminalization of aviation accidents on the Aviation Safety.... Despite this being the case, prosecution of parties involved in airline disasters is commonplace globally (Aviation Safety Network, 2014).... This paper will explore why criminalization of aviation accidents not involving willful acts is unwarranted by showing how it impacts negatively on Aviation Safety. ... For instance, Aviation Safety regulators believe that punishing pilots and any other parties linked to an aviation disaster has the potential of making the aviation professionals avoid engaging in negligent acts that might result in accidents (Dekker, 2012)....

They include: the Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS), the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Department of Defense (DoD), and Airservices Australia (Airservices) who work hand in hand and play essential responsibilities in service delivery, regulation and policy development for the Australian aviation industry (Australia Department of Transport and Communications and Collins, 1992).... he Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) established in 1995, is the Australian National Aviation Authority (NAA), Australian government statutory authority which is mandated with the role of regulating civil aviation....

The information provided will incorporate the regulatory criteria provided by the FAA, National Transportation safety Board (NTSB), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and other government agencies.... This project 'NextGen and Its Implications to General aviation in the United States' will study the effects of the NextGen air traffic control system on general aviation in the United States of America.... This project will seek to develop a history and overview of NextGen and how its implementation is affecting general aviation and how the process of conversion can be streamlined to ease the transition of most general aviation users to this new system of flight....

It considers the philosophy behind criminalization of aviation accidents, the issues raised in the Platinum Challenge accident, the implications of criminalizing the pilot to safety and how it affects Aviation Safety. ... The essay aims to illustrate why criminalizing aviation accidents does not serve any purpose since it does not enhance Aviation Safety or offer relief to victims.... Through the analysis of this accident and prosecution of the pilot, the essay will discuss why such criminalization serves no useful purpose to enhancing Aviation Safety. ...

viation safety is the main area of study for this research project and the research will cover those aspects of Aviation Safety that are affected by human factors.... The main concepts of Aviation Safety include safety culture initiatives, equipment for Aviation Safety, a safety culture framework, benchmarking and best practices, hazard identification and operational risk assessment.... Other aspects of Aviation Safety are also considered where relevant....

In cases of imminent Aviation Safety concerns, the military service ensures that the safety concerns messages are sent to the units affected and the Aviation Safety centers.... The Federal Administration Aviation and the military both have an internal informal channels established among the Aviation Safety personnel used for sharing safety information.... Similar Process for Maintaining Aircraft Safety concerns Bothe the military services and the Federal Administration Aviation (FAA) ensures that there is compliance with the Aviation Safety rule and procedures, and ensures that required corrective actions are taken by instituting thorough inspection and internal audit on areas pertaining to safety maintained in the aviation industry....