August 30, 2006

Comair Jet Crash Brings Human Factors to Forefront

The question is whether the most recent aviation accident, the crash of a Comair jet in Kentucky on August 27, will prompt the authorities to put more energy into anticipating and preventing human error.
August 16, 2006

Terror Plot Exposes Difficulties of Making Aviation Safer

The present piecemeal introduction of security measures following revelations about the foiled bomb plot in Britain is increasing the chaos and increasing the risks to travelers: confusion is an asset for would-be terrorists.