Category: Aviation

Table of Contents Security Passenger Experience Sustainability and Economics Conclusion References The aviation industry is experiencing rapid growth. The growth is contributing significantly to the growth of the global economy and at the same time presenting numerous challenges that put the industry’s future at risk. According to estimates provided by IATA, the total number of…

Aviation offers many different career paths and opportunities for each individual. Flying has always been something that sparked my interest. When joining the military, my first career option was to become an Air Traffic Control Operator, and now I am pursuing a career as a Helicopter Air Ambulance Pilot. Working in aviation means more than…

Abstract This paper adopts a socio-technical approach to aviation in order to examine how Human Factors (HF) influence airline operational safety and efficiency. The SHELL model is deployed to analyze the Tenerife airport disaster in order to define and present the main HF that caused it. Aviation is a complex system so the causes of…

Introduction Jet fuel refers to a form of aviation fuel, made up of a mixture of a great amount of various hydrocarbons, which is manufactured for use by aircrafts. It is crucial that the fuel used in a jet be of the required quality because contaminants can be detrimental not only to the engine, but…

Introduction Liability is the responsibility that is borne by a party. It is a common term in the insurance business. Aviation product liability deals with the responsibility, mostly financial, that is borne by a party as a result of injury or damage resulting from the products that are used in the aviation industry. The most…

Annex is a comprehensive document that reflects the ICAO’s flexibility in keeping pace with international civil aviation. The critical responsibility of Annex-17 is to protect civil aviation from unlawful interference. It is made up of five chapters that dictate international regulations and recommendations regarding aviation security to safeguard airports and their personnel (Maliwat, 2018). Its…

Bogdane, R., Gorbacovs, O., Sestakovs, V., & Arandas, I. (2019). Development of a model for assessing the level of flight safety in an airline using concept of risk. Procedia Computer Science, 149, 365-374. The authors consider the current state of the SMS in aviation, suggesting general approaches such as a comparative assessment based on a…

Literature Review Draft The social sciences and digital technologies have evolved significantly over the past twenty years. Recent social and technological methodologies provide opportunities to improve safety management systems (SMS). These improvements are especially necessary for the aviation industry, since even the most insignificant technical, human factor, or organizational failures can lead to significant financial…

Project Summary This thesis aims to investigate the benefits of data strategic applications in the aviation industry. The study seeks to examine the impact of data strategic application and digitalization on the curated travel experience, security identification, customer experience, and airport services. Data strategic applications, digitalization, and other improvements constitute an extension framework beneficial for…

Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Human Factors Integration Pilot and Computer Interfaces Flight Management System Advantages of Automation in Aviation Conclusion Recommendations References Executive Summary The following report aims to observe and analyze the current functions of automation within the aviation industry. As such, the primary goal of the paper is to address the…