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