Safety
Buckle Up: Pilot, Cabin Crew & Passenger Seat Belts
Several types of seat belts and restraints are installed on every airliner. Find out how they work and why they are so important. Buckle UP! Pilot, Cabin Crew & Passenger Seat Belts.
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Safety
Survive an Aircraft Evacuation
Fire and Smoke Can Kill You Fire and poisonous smoke can kill within minutes. There is no greater risk to an aircraft’s passengers and crew. When an aircraft evacuation is necessary, every second counts.
Aircraft Systems
TCAS: Preventing Mid-Air Collisions
For over 20 years, TCAS has been standing guard, protecting the skies from mid-air collisions. Countless catastrophes have been avoided thanks to the technology. Find out what TCAS is and how it works! This AeroSavvy feature is written as […]
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ETOPS – Enhancing Safety On Long Flights
As a passenger, you might see the word “ETOPS” (pronounced Ē-Tops) stenciled on airplanes. Occasionally, you’ll hear about it in the news. Follow a few AvGeeks on Twitter or Facebook and you’ll most definitely see this term […]
Aircraft Systems
The Mysterious Black Box
Whenever there is an accident involving an airliner, news reporters immediately begin talking about “the Black Box.” “Where is the Black Box?” “Investigators are looking for the Black Box” “What’s the condition of the Black […]
Aircraft Systems
Aircraft Engine Spirals & Swirls
Swirls and lines on engine spinners. The spiral shapes can been seen on jet engines everywhere and come in several different designs and variations. They look cool on a spinning engine, but do they have a higher […]
Aircraft Systems
Volcanic Ash: It’s a big deal
In late 2013, UK air carrier EasyJet, aircraft manufacturer Airbus and Nicarnica Aviation of Norway teamed up to test new airborne technology that enables pilots to “see” volcanic ash from the cockpit. The system is a […]
Odds & Ends
Betty White + airline safety? Yes please!
This one’s been out for a while but in case you missed it, well, you simply shouldn’t miss it! She’s 91 and never been funnier. Betty White gives yet another stellar performance starring in Air […]