Safety Oversight
IATA’s global airline audit program evolves in ways not envisioned by U.S. accident investigators.
by Wayne Rosenkrans
Safety Culture
Passengers and aviation departments must close the gap between safety expectations and actual performance.
by Peter v. Agur Jr.
Safety Regulation
Airlines fault latest U.S. attempt to revise rules designed to combat fatigue.
by Mark Lacagnina
Human Factors
Wake, sleep and alertness measurements reveal a serious underestimation of cabin crew fatigue.
Flight Tech
Transponder landing systems are designed for airports in areas with insufficient space for an ILS.
by Linda Werfelman
Helicopter Safety
The S-76 crashed, killing eight people, after a hawk shattered the windshield and curtailed fuel…
New requirements call for increased global cooperation to improve proficiency in aviation English.
Cover Story
An oxygen cylinder burst and tore a hole through the fuselage of a 747.
President's Message
With 2011 officially under way, I believe it is a good time to point out…
by William R. Voss
Editorial Page
Usually a good indication that a fair compromise has been reached on a contentious issue…
by J.A. Donoghue
AirMail
Let the FMC Help Calculate Takeoff Data I read Volker Pechau’s suggestion on incorrect takeoff…
by Flight Safety Foundation
Safety Briefs
ELT Inspections | Seats for Lap Children | Single European Sky | and more …
DataLink
Pilot fatigue takes off before the aircraft does.
by Rick Darby
InfoScan
Auditors call the FAA air carrier oversight system conceptually sound but flawed in execution.
On Record
An arrestor bed saved a regional jet from plunging down a steep slope.
