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