Aviation safety is in the spotlight after four incidents at Sydney airport in almost as many weeks.
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Remarkably, all 69 people on board survived when the plane ditched in the sea. What killed 52 of them happened afterwards.
Recent geopolitical events have raised concerns about international travel, leaving many uncertain about the safety of visiting some countries.
Huge efficiency gains are available to airlines, without any new technologies – new study.
A former airline pilot turned safety researcher explains the shocking lack of real-world testing to keep women safe in the air and on our roads.
In-flight technical problems are part of flying – and the crews are extremely well prepared for them.
Reassuringly, documented allergic reactions during flights are very rare. But there are precautions you can take to reduce any risk.
The FAA is expanding its intense air traffic controller training to universities as part of an effort to alleviate a shortage of about 3,000 controllers.
The president’s concerns about Air Force One seem less focused on safety and security and more on size and opulence.
Waiting for your plane to get deiced may be annoying, but it’s an essential safety step in chilly conditions.
American company Boom Supersonic just broke the sound barrier with a civilian plane. What exactly is supersonic travel, and when can we expect it?
Instances of “air rage” are more common now than before the pandemic. What is it about air travel that cam bring out the worst in us?
Can Boeing overcome its current challenges and regain its reputation as a winning corporation?
With severe injuries from turbulence on a recent Singapore Airlines flight, questions abound over why airplanes encounter this phenomenon and whether climate change really will make it worse.
These electric aircraft take off and land vertically so they don’t need runways. And they promise a quieter, more accessible and less polluting form of short-distance air travel than helicopters.
People have been flying airplanes for well over a century. Engineers know how to balance all the forces at play, but still aren’t exactly sure how some of the physics of flight actually works.
Whistleblowers play a crucial role in upholding accountability and integrity within our society. We do not, however, make it easy for them.
The American aerospace company Boeing has been synonymous with safe air travel for decades, but recent weeks have seen it plagued by a series of issues.
Boeing is under increased public and government scrutiny in the wake of dangerous events that have people worried about the safety of air travel.
In-flight entertainment has evolved significantly over the years, from a one-off experiment to the on-demand streaming services many of us are now used to.
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Professor/Head of Aviation, CQUniversity Australia
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