Aviation Safety : Culture vs Process
There are many excellent safety management systems (SMS) manuals and training programs in the aviation marketplace these days, including ours. Even more prevalent are the number of small to medium …
Challenges at Major Airports
By Sanjay Malik Airports recognize that, in the eyes of the travelling public, their reputation is as important as the airlines in today’s competitive aviation environment. Airports are stepping up …
Aviation – Groupthink and Getting Too Comfortable
Aviation can be an inherently dangerous business as this tube with passengers on board departs for the next flight, next destination, on time and with adequate loads and yields to …
Universal Design for Airports
Navigating around an airport can be overwhelming for passengers in general, but it can be especially challenging for the elderly and people with disabilities. According to the 2017 Canadian Survey …
The Changing Face of the Aviation Industry
Aviation continues to evolve and change from one day to the next. Those who welcome disrupters appreciate the power of the consumer, and clearly, understand their role and niche in …
Does your Organization have an Auditing Requirement?
Does your Organization have an Auditing Requirement? Does this cause disruption and concern? See how to turn audits into a positive! There might be a senior manager, who asks why …
Aircraft Deicing at Small Regional Airports
Effective aircraft deicing is a challenge no matter the size of the airport. The consequences of not deicing an aircraft correctly can potentially result in the loss of life, an …
Human Centered Design and Passenger Experience
Human Centered Design (HCD) is a problem-solving process focusing upon the human perspective. In other words, it’s the process of designing products, services, systems and experiences for the people. But …
National Aviation Day – The Evolution of Safety Thinking Over 100 Years in Canadian Aviation Industry
AVCON.WW would like to take this opportunity to thank all airport and airline employees, engineers and maintenance workers, flight crews and air traffic controllers, and ground operators. Without their dedication …
Space Dynamics, what is the point?
When people read my LinkedIn profile or business cards, they see the words ‘Space Dynamics’ there. Most of them immediately think I have something to do with the outer space, …