Commercial Aviation Safety, Seventh Edition

Your definitive guide to commercial aviation safety—fully updated to cover the latest regulations and practices

This 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 safety

Safety terms, theories, and models

Commercial aviation accidents causes

International aviation accident investigation processes

Aircraft, airport, and air traffic safety systems

Human fallibility risk mitigation

Safety culture assessment and management

Safety system theory and practice

International and U.S. aviation safety management systems and data

Proactive system safety procedures and protocols

Aviation security methods

Up-to-date codes and regulations

The role of government in safety

Emerging trends in commercial aviation safety