Commercial Aviation Safety 5/E (eBook)

A Complete, Fully Updated Guide to COMMERCIAL AVIATION SAFETYPresenting the latest procedures and standards from U.S. and international air traffic and regulatory agencies, this extensively revised resource covers the entire commercial aviation safety system--from human factors to accident investigation. The introduction of Safety Management Systems (SMS) principles by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is discussed in detail.Commercial Aviation Safety, Fifth Edition delivers authoritative information on today's security concerns on the ground and in the air, changes in systems and regulations, new maintenance and flight technologies, and recent accident statistics. This is the most comprehensive, current, and systematic reference on the principles and practices of commercial aviation safety and security.COVERAGE INCLUDES: Regulatory information on ICAO, FAA, EPA, TSA, and OSHANTSB and ICAO accident investigation processesRecording and reporting of safety dataU.S. and international aviation accident statisticsAccident causation modelsThe Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS)Aircraft and air traffic control technologies and safety systemsAirport safety, including runway incursionsAviation security, including the 9-11 Commission recommendationsInternational and U.S. Airline Safety Management SystemsAviation Safety Management Systems