Category: Aviation
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Aviation Shortages: In Search for Causes
According to recent reports, the aviation industry worldwide might need an additional two million cadres, namely, airline pilots, maintenance technicians, and cabin crew in the next twenty years. As the shortages are becoming more pronounced than ever, the question arises as to what factors contributed to their emergence. Workforce shortages in aviation might prove to…
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Alternative Fuel Sources in Aviation
Table of Contents Introduction Overview of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Electricity as a Means of Sustainable Energy Hydrogen as a Sustainable Fuel Biodiesel as a Sustainable Fuel Obstacles for Using SAF Consequences for the Planet Conclusion Reference List Introduction The issue of ecologic fuels has long been standing in every machine-related industry: land, sea, railroad transport,…
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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…
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Emerging Technologies in Commercial Aviation: SWOT Analysis
Table of Contents Introduction SWOT Summary Conclusion References Introduction Emerging technologies in commercial aviation Strengths Weaknesses Significantly increase the accuracy of all measurements and processes Contribute to the more effective use of funds Help to save time and money Improve data collection techniques Provide up-to-date data about critical processes and states of aircraft Generate knowledge…
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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…
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Emerging Technologies in the Commercial Aviation
Introduction Modern commercial aviation is a fundamental sector that supports the development of the globalized world and creates the basis for international discourse. That is why it has to meet diversified requirements for the quality of provided services, their price, and safety. Regarding the tendency towards the increase in the number of flights made by…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…