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ATC System (Air traffic control system) is a service provided by ground-based air traffic controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and through controlled airspace, and can provide advisory services to aircraft in non-controlled airspace. The primary purpose of ATC worldwide is to prevent collisions, organize and expedite the flow of air traffic, and provide information and other support […]

Pillars of SMS The four pillars of SMS in aviation are safety policy, risk management, assurance and promotion. This paper will assess their value in creating a proactive and predictive safety program. The foundation of safety management system is the first functional component, safety policy. The policy outlines procedures and processes that are necessary for […]

HFACS System Human Error is defined as a deviation from intention, expectation or desirability. In short it means an unintended action that is not in the normal intended pattern of human behavior.  As part of human behavior it is believed that no person sets out to intentionally commit an error so when they occur in […]

Runway Incursions International civil aviation organization defines a runway incursion as any occurrence at an aerodome that results to the incorrect presence of an aircraft, person or vehicle on the surface protected and designated for aircraft landing and takeoff. As a result of runway incursions, many safety management challenges arise interfering with smooth airport operations. […]

Virtual Poster Conference For a written transcript, please click here. Poster presentations at conferences are effective methods of communicating research findings. The discussion of the research being presented is a key element in poster conferences. During professional conferences, poster presenters speak with other psychology professionals providing insights into the information offered within the poster as well […]