This is the first book to explain how the government regulates the aviation industry. Chapter 1 defines key terms and pro­vides an overall view of the industry. Chapter 2describes the evolution of reg­ulations and regulatory agencies. The third chapter explains how federal regu­lators exercise authority. Chapter 4 dis­cusses regulatory powers in state and lo­cal governments. Chapter 5 explains how a regulation is formulated. Chapter 6 examines four categories of aviation: reg­ulations related to airline business prac­tices, to safety, to the environment, and to miscellaneous factors. Chapter 7 dis­cusses ways in which major segments of the industry are actually regulated. And Chapter 8 forecasts future directions in aviation regulation.

A Complete, Fully Updated Guide to COMMERCIAL AVIATION SAFETY Presenting the latest procedures and standards from U.S. and international air traffic and regulatory agencies, this extensively revised resource covers the entire commercial aviation safety system--from human factors to accident investigation. The introduction of Safety Management Systems (SMS) principles by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is discussed in detail. Commercial Aviation Safety, Fifth Edition delivers authoritative information on today's security concerns on the ground and in the air, changes in systems and regulations, new maintenance and flight technologies, and recent accident statistics. This is the most comprehensive, current, and systematic reference on the principles and practices of commercial aviation safety and security. COVERAGE INCLUDES: Regulatory information on ICAO, FAA, EPA, TSA, and OSHA NTSB and ICAO accident investigation processes Recording and reporting of safety data U.S. and international aviation accident statistics Accident causation models The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) Aircraft and air traffic control technologies and safety systems Airport safety, including runway incursions Aviation security, including the 9-11 Commission recommendations International and U.S. Airline Safety Management Systems Aviation Safety Management Systems