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Crew Resource Management (CRM), what is it and why is it necessary to have it in place? The CRM was designed and implemented after two tragic incidents in aviation, that resulted in death and the destruction of two United Airlines aircraft. Incidents and crashes happen, weather and time do not always dictate when they are going to happen, but some could have possibly been avoided or may be handled more effectively and safely if the CRM was in use at that time. Unfortunately, at times it takes…

It could result in the markets unstable and hard to grow up. There has been worried about the LCCs entrance of air market as the result of tradition airline companies have been improved their service or efficiency to be capable of offer more budgeting airfares. Also, LCCs comforted a situation that they could not rely on short-haul routes rather than started to fly for long-haul for competitive to the…

As everyone already knows the airline industry as a whole has suffered major setbacks in recent years, such as the high cost of fuel, that have forced the major carriers to cut back on many their services. Many airlines, like Delta and United, charge passengers a fee for checked baggage. Spirit Air announced it would also charge for carry-on bags. Most airlines charge for in-flight snacks or don't serve any at all. Airlines have reduced the number flights they operate to certain destinations,…

The airline also reimbursed passengers for their ticket costs. Although some passengers and the National Air Disaster Alliance & Foundation considered $5,000 not high enough, US Airways indicated it employed claims adjusters to compensate passengers whose losses…

80% of all commercial airline crashes are believed to be pilot error, causing it to be the number one reason why planes crash (Haq). Pilots go through immense training and often need thousands of flight hours just to be a commercial airline pilot. Often this kind of error happens when the plane is on the runway. Taking off and landing the aircraft are some of the more difficult maneuvers…

company for your transportation needs or your sightseeing adventure in Alaska? Are there safety precautions you can take to help avoid an Alaska plane crash? Below are tips from our Anchorage aviation attorneys. Research Your Airline and/or Tour Group When choosing an airline or tour group, you…

Unfortunately, the aviation industry is ingrained with machismo and a labor force that has been brainwashed to get the job done by any means. Airline pilots by profession fly where few have gone and do what few can do. That said, It all takes a toll on the body. Pilots today are taught to resolve hazardous attitudes such as machismo and feelings of invulnerability. This is easier said than done…

regulations and to be inspected to ensure safety, as well as the correct operation in accordance with the established procedures and regulations. In the United States, 14 CFR Part 139 requires FAA to certificate airports that serve scheduled and unscheduled airline flights in airplanes with capacity of more than 30 seats as well as those that serve scheduled airline flights in airplanes with capacity of more than 9 but less than 31 seats (FAA, n.d.). This paper will cover the requirements and…

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evaluate this new threat (66). It is crucial to evaluate this threat. Joseph S. Szyliowicz, a graduate student of international studies from the University of Denver, believes that aviation is a critical part of economies around the world. In the United States alone, aviation is estimated to account for more than 6 percent of the nation’s GDP (47). Accordingly, managing such huge industry means many assets. An article in the Journal of Airport Management discussed the introduction of the…