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Parallel tracks: the rail safety story

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Aviation and rail travel may appear very different, but they grapple with similar problems: how to build and run a safe transport system. It’s an...

Sonic net too noisy for airport birds

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A new way of using noise to deter birds could drive down their numbers around airports by more than 80 per cent. A study published...

Partners in safety

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In flight training, pilots are urged to use every resource they have available, particularly in an emergency. An under-utilised and seldom-discussed resource is the...

At what price? Low cost carriers and safety

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Flight Safety Australia looks back on an article from our November/December 2013 edition of the magazine to revisit how budget airlines handle safety and what impact their...

100 Foundations of Aviation Safety

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Heavier-than-air aviation has existed for just over a century, in which time it has gone from being a daredevil pursuit to one of the...
Wayne Condon

Preparing for the bushfire season  

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In the wake of the devastating 2019–20 bushfire season, fire crews and emergency services across the country have been busily preparing as summer approaches. In...

2015 Collectors’ Edition

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From Mark Skidmore AM / CEO and Director of Aviation Safety During my first year as CASA’s Chief Executive Officer and Director of Aviation Safety...

17 July – 22 September 2015

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Beech 200BEECH Aerodynamic fairing—latch failed. SDR 510021849 Flight crew returned to base after noticing the rear section of left engine cowl lifting/moving in flight. Left...

Phoney maintenance revisited

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As we celebrate Maintenance Month, we revisit this insightful 2019 article shedding light on the crucial yet often overlooked aspect of aviation safety: maintenance practices. Delving into the intricacies of maintenance procedures, it serves as a timely reminder of the vital role maintenance plays in ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft operations.

Nose to the grindstone

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Boeing 747-312 VH-INH Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport, 12:22 pm, 19 October 1994 Every accident, no matter how minor, is a failure of the organisation. – Jerome F...