What is the biggest risk in the aviation industry?

We take a look at some of the main risks faced in 2022.
  • Ongoing COVID-19 Disruption. ...
  • The Ongoing Impact of Brexit. ...
  • Rising & Unstable Fuel Prices. ...
  • Global Instability & The Threat of War. ...
  • Staff Shortages & Changing Demographics. ...
  • Airport Capacity Issues. ...
  • Pilot Shortages. ...
  • Uncertainty Over Business Travel.




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Here are the 4 types of operational risk for airline SMS.
  • 1 - Loss of Control in Flight (LOC-I) Fortunately, loss of control in flight is relatively rare occurrence in aviation SMS. ...
  • 2 - Runway Safety. ...
  • 3 - Fatigue Risk Management. ...
  • 4 - Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT)


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The air cargo system is vulnerable to several security threats including potential plots to place explosives aboard aircraft; illegal shipments of hazardous materials; criminal activities such as smuggling and theft; and potential hijackings and sabotage by persons with access to aircraft.

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Civil unrest impacting aircrew during their layovers away from their home base. Flights operating in the vicinity of airspace with conflict zones. Lone-wolf and terrorism incidents compromising security.

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The four components of a SMS are:
Identifying the hazards. Assessing the risk. Analyzing the risk. Controlling the risk.

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Emissions from aviation are a significant contributor to climate change. Airplanes burn fossil fuel which not only releases CO2 emissions but also has strong warming non-CO2 effects due to nitrogen oxides (NOx), vapour trails and cloud formation triggered by the altitude at which aircraft operate.

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