What are the key issues of air transportation?

Safety and security remain top issues for commercial aviation companies. What are they doing to continue improving in these areas? If there is any one universal top priority of every airline worldwide, it is ensuring the safety and security of their passengers, crew, and the greater public.



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Cape Town - There are four threats and five challenges to aviation security, according to a report by the International Air Transport Association (Iata). The four threats are those from insiders; aviation cybersecurity; security on the ground; and conflict zones.

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In response, terrorist groups began to focus on other vulnerabilities in the system, such as cargo shipments, insider threats, and cyber attacks. One of the most pressing emerging threats to aviation security today is the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, for malicious purposes.

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Five Major Risk Factors That Make Aviation Accidents More Likely
  • Poor weather conditions. One of the biggest problems that faces aircraft pilots of all types is inclement weather. ...
  • Badly maintained aircraft. ...
  • Defective aircraft parts. ...
  • Air traffic control errors. ...
  • Pilot error.


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There is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 when travelling in enclosed shared spaces, such as on trains, buses and aircraft, due to the close proximity of people.

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Flying too close to a mountain is a risk because it will require a direct reaction on the part of a pilot to regain safety, Bird near aircraft – and not bird strike – is a risk because pilots will have to take immediate action (slowing down) to regain safety.

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The 'Significant Seven' covers: loss of control, runway overrun or excursion, controlled flight into terrain, runway incursion and ground collision, ground handling and airborne and post-crash fire.

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Let's kick off in a positive way, and look at airplane advantages and the benefits of making a journey by plane.
  • Speed. – One of the best advantages of airplanes, is that when you need to get somewhere fast, flying is often the best option. ...
  • Comfort. ...
  • Efficiency. ...
  • Relaxation. ...
  • Safety. ...
  • Convenience. ...
  • Accessibility. ...
  • Networking.


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