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

This thoroughly revised guide covers all aspects of commercial aviation safety—from human factors and safety management to regulatory compliance and accident investigation. The latest standards from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) are fully explained in easy-to-understand language.

Re-organized and expanded to reflect modern approaches, Commercial Aviation Safety, Seventh Edition delivers comprehensive information on security concerns on the ground and in the air. You will learn about changes in systems and regulations, new maintenance and flight technologies, and recent accident statistics. Each part of the book begins with a real-life event before diving into analyses and explanations of core issues.



Includes interviews with air traffic controllers, engineers, and pilots
Each chapter has been updated and revised to reflect current standards
Written by a team of aviation safety experts and dedicated educators