Commercial Aviation Safety

Commercial Aviation Safety, 6th Edition, is a textbook that examines the principles and practices of commercial aviation safety. Revised for its 2017 edition to align with U.S. and international regulations, the volume addresses subjects ranging from accident investigation procedures to Safety Management Systems.

The text surveys regulatory oversight, safety data reporting, accident causation models, and human factors. It also explores aircraft and air traffic control safety systems, airport ground hazards, and aviation security challenges such as cyberattacks and drones.

To aid learning, the volume incorporates chapter outlines, review questions, and real-world incident examples throughout its review of flight procedures and accident statistics.