Publications, statistics, organizations and regulations.
Purchasing Resources for Airline Safety
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Airline safety to keep you high above the skyBy Nikki Davis Airline safety should be your #1 concern whether you are a traveler, a bag checker, security, the mechanic, the pilot or the owner of the air fleet. Reading the airline safety cards and following all airline safety regulations will help the industry continue to provide a cost effect, time efficient mode of transportation the U.S. public as well as keep the passengers safe and prepared.
Airline safety ratings and airline safety programs are your means to be in the know about airline safety statistics and what to do in a dangerous situation.
To find out more about airline safety ratings and airline safety regulations:
1. Look at airline crash statistics.
2. Review airline safety standards.
3. Ask about or look into your preferred carrier’s airline safety program.
Find airline safety statistics by topic
Look for fatal events by airline or by aircraft model. Look at turbulence issues or most recent crashes. Find airlines without fatal crashes, or find out other security information.
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Look to online resources like Airsafe.com or the Air Safety Records to find out the down and dirty facts on particular carriers and their airline safety information.
Look at airline safety accident rates
When you look at accident rates you are taking into account the number of flights, the number of fatal accidents, and sometimes the total number of fatalities in an accident.
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Look at the accident rates for major carriers from the last 20 years on PlaneCrashInfo.com. You can also check out statistics at AirDisaster.com.
Go to government resources for up-to-date airline safety information
Government entities like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) provide the public with air safety information. Many foreign governments look up to them for their aviation expertise.
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Check out the FAA’s aircraft safety record report. Take a look at the NTSB’s aviation accident database.
Purchase airline safety cards and other airline safety precautionary items
Safety items for your airline or aircraft can include anything from metal detectors at gateways, to safety cards on the plane, to seat belts or floatation device seats. Search out reputable dealers to stock your plane or fill your airline's needs.
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Find airline safety cards from retailers such as Cabin Safety International, Ltd. or Aero Safety Graphics, Inc. Check out aircraft seat belts from Aircraft Belts, Inc.
- If you have a fear about a particular airline or aviation issue, don't be afraid to look up the actual airline crash statistics on it or ask questions of your preferred carrier. Chances are your fears will not be supported by the data--flying in a plane is actually safer than setting foot in a car.
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AeroMedical Training Institute (AMTI)
Environmental Tectonics Corporation offers training and videos covering Physiology, Aviation Medicine, Survival, Training, and other topics.
Aerospace Crew Research Project (Univ. Texas at Austin)
Investigates factors determining performance and safety in aviation and space and develops new measures of performance in these environments and assessing the impact of human factors training on attitudes and behavior; also serves in an advisory capacity
http://www.psy.utexas.edu/psy/helmreich/nasaut.htm
Airline safety information for the traveling public; airline safety reviews, statistics, news, safety articles, and networking.
Statistics, pictures and articles about plane crashes as well as a forum discussion.
Airline Passenger Security Screening
New technologies and implementation issues - a 1996 panel of members drawn from national medical, engineering, and scientific associations.
http://books.nap.edu/html/airline/
Dedicated to the subject of airline safety and seeks to provide a free-market forum for the discussion of airline safety policies and issues.
Safety information for the airline passenger; includes a number of statistical and data sources.
http://airsafe.com/journal/asj.htm
A wide range of safety as well as articles and data on personal safety, suggested readings, and the full-text of AirSafe Journal.
Safety and in-flight training as well as sales of associated manuals and guides.
Fifty most recent reports by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB); recent publications are available online in the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF),
http://www.ntsb.gov/Publictn/A_Acc1.htm
Aviation Consulting Services - Crew Resource Management
ACS provides interview preparation, simulator training, career counseling, CRM training, and Flight Instructor refresher courses for pilots from entry-level through air carrier operations.
http://avconsult.com/acscrm.htm
An on-line, subscription-based magazine containing aircraft fire and rescue information.
http://www.aviationfirejournal.com/
Focuses on improved pilot judgment and aeronautical decision making. Contains information on workshops, accident analysis, and discussion groups.
Resource center for airliner accidents and civil aviation safety issues; includes database, statistics, reports, and news.
http://www.aviation-safety.net/
Contains an extensive log of crashes since the 1940s, articles about airline safety issues, and statistics.
Center for Aviation Systems Reliability (FAA-CASR)
Focuses on airworthiness and reliability of aviation systems and provides education and training tools for the FAA, airlines, and manufacturers.
http://www.cnde.iastate.edu/faa-casr/
Located in British Columbia; pilot training for airline-sponsored and self-sponsored international students; flight training and aviation education in cooperation with the University College of the Fraser Valley; advanced, turbine and bridging training fo
http://www.coastalpacific.com/
Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR)
General information and specifications regarding 'black boxes'; the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
http://www.ntsb.gov/Aviation/CVR_FDR.htm
Council on Aviation Accreditation (CAA)
Committed to recognizing and promoting the excellent education and training of aviation professionals across the United States.
http://www.caaaccreditation.org/
DOT\'s Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (HAZMAT)
Responsible for coordinating a national safety program for the transportation of hazardous materials by air, rail, highway and water.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)
Programs in operation, engineering, research, manufacturing, marketing, and management; develops pilots, mechanics, engineers, dispatchers, managers, computer scientists, air traffic control, and meteorologists campuses in Florida and Arizona with worldwi
Develops commerce applications for iris recognition technology, including airline ticketing and boarding, aviation access control (EyePass), as well as sports and entertainment admissions.
Training in air traffic, airways facilities, international aviation, regulatory standards, aviation security, administration, and airports and logistics.
FAA Aircraft Certification Service
Service responsible for the safety of civil aircraft by prescribing safety standards and certification with respect to design, production quality and air-worthiness of aircraft and parts.
http://www.faa.gov/certification/aircraft/
A list of aviation related terms and definitions that may be helpful in reviewing the data presented in the Aviation Safety Information website.
FAA Flight Standards Service: Aviation Information (Av-Info)
Intended to provide the public with easily accessible FAA safety related information; the site also provides service information concerning aviation related schools, safety related forms, and FAA offices.
Provides information on human factors programs, products, and activities within government, academia, and industry.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
US Department of Transportation agency responsible for safety and certification of aircraft and pilots, airport security, air-traffic control operations and commercial space transportation development.
This website provides information about the human factors issues of commercial transport aircraft flight deck automation.
http://flightdeck.ie.orst.edu/FDAI/issues.html
IDS Analytical and Security Division
Part of IDS Intelligent Detection Systems; developed a suite of explosives and drug detection products and systems; used in airport and aircraft security; based in Canada.
http://www.tracedetection.com/
International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Program
The FAA provides a safety assessment rating (1=complies, 2=does not comply) of countries based on the country's ability to adhere to international standards.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Worldwide organization impacting the entire aviation industry.
This site includes sections on aviation safety as well as hiring (interview gouge, books, and helpful links); the bookstore offers books on safety, CRM, and pilot hiring.
http://www.jetsafety.com/airlinepilot.htm
Manufacturer of computerized security systems that detect and identify intrusions and explosive devices in luggage and packages.
The Medical Horizons Unlimited Institute for Aviation/Aerospace Medicine and Safety provides educational programs, systems and courses worldwide; in addition, areas of emphasis include environmental, industrial and occupational health, toxicology, public
http://www.medhorizons.com/aviation.html
National Transportation Safety Board Meetings
The NTSB meets to discuss and adopt major accident reports, special investigation reports, safety studies, and other Board products.
http://www.ntsb.gov/events/boardmeeting.htm
National Transportation Safety Board Public hearings
As part of its investigation into certain accidents, the Safety Board may hold a public hearing to record evidence presented by persons involved in the accident and by parties to the investigation.
http://www.ntsb.gov/Events/hearing_sched.htm#upcoming
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Aviation Section
Includes accident synopses, investigations, accident statistics, a listing of reports and studies, safety recommendations, public hearings, and Board meetings.
http://www.ntsb.gov/Aviation/Aviation.htm
National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Synopses
Summaries from the NTSB aviation accident database.
http://www.ntsb.gov/aviation/Accident.htm
National Transportation Safety Board Safety Recommendations
Safety Recommendations are issued by the NTSB as a result of the investigation of transportation accidents and other safety problems.
http://www.ntsb.gov/recs/index.htm#Most
Pan Am International Flight Academy
Programs include multi-engine time building and ab-initio training; includes job placement assistance and international airspace exposure; located near Orlando.
Specializes in the provision of expert advice on all aspects of aviation security; experience in international airline and airport security solutions that include procedure design and implementation and the provision of training and equipment.
Landing's search for Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs) archive, airworthiness directives and alerts, NTSB's accident information, and safety databases.
http://www.landings.com/_landings/pages/reports.html
Provider of air safety cards for a variety of business and commercial aircraft.
In-flight emergency response training program as well as safety kits and supplies; located in Florida.
http://www.aerosearch.com/companies/safety/
Manufactures displays, recorders and air data computers and airborne servers and wireless communications systems. Also offers consulting, maintenance, and safety training services. Offices in the US, Canada and UK.
http://www.spirent-systems.com/
Searchable forum on risks to the public in computers and related systems; includes aviation related topics.
http://catless.ncl.ac.uk/Risks
Serves the electromagnetic compatibility, electrical and mechanical safety and environmental testing needs of a variety of industries. Offers the TÜV-Mark "For Aircraft Use" which indicated that a product has been rigorously tested by an independent thir
Full support services in all areas of airline operations; maintenance services, airport services, flight training services, asset management and business services.
University of Illinois Institute of Aviation
Flight and maintenance training programs as well as research activities in the area of aviation-related Human Factors.
http://www.aviation.uiuc.edu/Default.htm
Volpe Center, Wake Vortex Program
The objective of this program is to assist the FAA in the development of systems and procedures capable of providing the air traffic control system with the information required to maximize traffic flow for existing vortex conditions.
http://www.volpe.dot.gov/wv/index.html
Tips & Advice to help you make your decision on Airline Safety
Are you considering purchasing a company plane for your business? If so, you need to make sure that you are extremely familiar with all aspects of airline safety. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for keeping all air travelers safe as they travel. Because of this, the FAA has numerous safety and efficiency protocols related to every aspect of air travel. Everything from pilot licensing to aircraft inspection is regulated by the FAA.
The safety of any aircraft is ensured through inspections which are carried out before and after each flight. The ground crew and pilot are responsible for completing their own types of inspections in most cases. The FAA issues ... more
Are you considering purchasing a company plane for your business? If so, you need to make sure that you are extremely familiar with all aspects of airline safety. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for keeping all air travelers safe as they travel. Because of this, the FAA has numerous safety and efficiency protocols related to every aspect of air travel. Everything from pilot licensing to aircraft inspection is regulated by the FAA.
The safety of any aircraft is ensured through inspections which are carried out before and after each flight. The ground crew and pilot are responsible for completing their own types of inspections in most cases. The FAA issues special safety alerts every now and then which must be carried out on all aircraft. In addition, there is routine maintenance that must be completed on any plane. For these reasons, purchasing and using a plane for your business is a rather large commitment.
Airplane accidents can occur; thankfully, they are quite rare. The FAA is able to learn from every airplane accident. If you would like to learn more about owning an airplane and the issues involved in airplane safety, click on the links on the left. Business.com selected these links to help you find the information you need.
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