Cabin pressurization

one in air or on ground could determine in time what was happening. Investigation revealed that a pilot’s negligence on a routine check proved to be deadly for all 121 on board. Depressurization was the determined caused which happened when the pressurization was left on manual after a service check by the ground engineers. Even a last minute attempt by a flight attendant could not change their fate. Helios Airways was a small Cyprus based airline operating scheduled and charter flights between…

the cabin of an aircraft being pressurized. This technological advancement did not exist until it was experimented with prior to the United States entering World War II. In fact, it wasn’t until Boeing released the B-29 Superfortress, touted as the most technologically advanced aircraft, as operational in the first half of 1944; seeing service primarily in the Pacific Theater.4 The operators of the B-29 were thrilled they could cruise comfortably at 30,000 feet, due to the pressurization of…

The first powered airplane flew only 12 seconds and covered 120 feet in 1903 piloted by Orville Wright. (Eyewitness, 2003) The 20th century saw the greatest achievements for aviation as each decade progressed with innovation and advancement. In this day and age, the aviation industry provides an important contribution to economic and social benefits worldwide. However, aviation would certainly not be how it is today without the effect of warfare during the 20th century on the development of…

Abstract Crew resource management (CRM) is a global practice in aviation industry which decreased the rate of aircraft accidents. The main reason of writing this essay is to explain CRM, its characteristics and its different perspectives, such as good CRM practices and bad CRM practices. For example United Airlines Flight 232 is an example of good CRM which shows good leadership skills, quick actions on time, proper and adequate services, teamwork and best communication. Japan Airlines Flight…

Introduction Hindustan Aeronautics is an Indian state-owned Aerospace and defence company based in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is governed under the management of the Indian Ministry of Defence. The government-owned corporation is primarily involved in the operations of the aerospace industry. These include manufacturing and assembly of aircraft, navigation and related communication equipment and airports operation. The Engine Division, which is ISO-9002 certified, was set up in 1957 to…