**Updated with new articles**
A few newspapers from Ontario have been doing a series on Aviation safety over the past couple of weeks. Some of it is very informative. Some of it is a little exaggerated, as can be expected from the Media. But for the most part, it is a well done series.
The articles touch on everything from maintenance practices, to pilot work schedules and overcrowded skies. If you're an avid flier, you might find some of the information surprising. It's definitely worth a read to better educate yourself with aviation safety and regulations within the Canadian Aviation system and how we compare to other countries.
Too Close for Comfort
Collision Course
Air taxi tragedy points to industry flaws
Canadian Pilots battle fatigue
Economics trumps safety: Jazz staff
Judge calls for review of `sliding' air safety
Airline suspends mechanics
Lax air rules blamed for risky landings
Jetsgo problems ignored
As they continue their series, I'll update with more of the articles. But some of the information may be quite surprising. It's true in many situations, but extremely so in Aviation - ignorance is bliss.
My opinion - I'm happy to be at a company which does not imply any pressure to get the job done. We don't cut corners to save a buck or to save time. Our passengers are our clients, and they certainly don't want to risk anything anymore than we do! But there are companies out there that will put pressure on it's young and inexperienced crews (pilots/mechanics) to get the job done. It still exists to some extent as high up as Air Canada. The aviation industry in it's entirety is not well understood by John Q Public. Perhaps that is best, but many are surprised by what actually happens behind the scenes... I know I am.
1 comment:
Don't I know it... I've been involved in a couple of questionable situations where ATC was not quite working at their highest calibre.
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