Commercial Aviation Safety

Your definitive guide to commercial aviation safety-fully updated to cover the latest regulations and practicesThis thoroughly revised guide covers all the principles and practices of commercial aviation safety-from human factors and accident investigation to management strategies and regulatory compliance. Written by a team of experts, Commercial Aviation Safety, Seventh Edition delivers comprehensive risk management information-both on the ground and in the air. You will get plain language explanations of the latest standards from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and other National Aviation Authorities (NAAs). Up-to-date U.S. and international accident statistics also are provided. Each section of the book includes detailed real-world examples as well as analysis and explanations of the core issues.This new edition covers:The evolution of commercial aviation safetySafety terms, theories, and modelsCommercial aviation accidents causesInternational aviation accident investigation processesAircraft, airport, and air traffic safety systemsHuman fallibility risk mitigationSafety culture assessment and managementSafety system theory and practiceInternational and U.S. aviation safety management systems and dataProactive system safety procedures and protocolsAviation security methodsUp-to-date codes and regulationsThe role of government in safetyEmerging trends in commercial aviation safety