Air travel is safer than land travel even though many of us have a fear of flying. Do you know 2017 was the safest year in Aviation history?
2017 had two aviation accidents, and around 13 people lost their lives. This is a historic low in aviation history, but we don’t expect the companies will maintain it. According to recent research, Electronic devices cause most air travel accidents.
Improvements are continuously being made to prevent accidents. Following, we are going to mention some recent developments that helped to make aviation safer.

Fatigue Rules

After the investigation of Flight 5966, the authorities limited on how much a pilot can fly and rest between flights.  Human error can lead to terrible accidents. Therefore, it’s imperative the pilot is well rested and prepared to assure a safe trip.

Automatic Systems

It’s true that most new places are fully automated, and have built-in redundancies in case something fails. But there is always a backup present which takes over to prevent an accident. Modern planes offer excellent support for pilots. However, pilots still carry on with their important role. They are not being paid to push a few buttons merely.

Satellites

The ever-expanding airlines have created a demand for satellites. Today, aircraft are being equipped with satellite technology including GPS. This helps the pilot to navigate better as this tech helps them to map out routes, and avoid bad weather.
It’s surprising that our smartphones have better technology than old airplanes. Therefore, it’s important that Airlines invest in better tech.

Locked Cockpit Doors

2001 was the worst year for Aviation. It had the highest fatalities ever in history. Since then, airlines have introduced armored cockpit doors as a standard safety practice. These doors have proved useful in deterring terrorist attacks. Moreover, they help the crew avoid anything meddling around.

Passenger Awareness

Thanks to recent developments, Airlines have got strict to assure passenger safety. Therefore, they have taken various steps to improve Passenger awareness. This includes reciting the safety demonstration and understand how safety gear works.
There is a lot of room for improvement in every transportation mode. There have been several improvements in transportation over the years, but it’s important to advocate for further improvement and to make them standard practice. This assures everyone’s safety.

Every time there is an accident, the authorities investigate and develop a safety recommendation that prevents accidents of similar nature in the future. Following, we are explaining a few of them:

• Pilots are better educated according to fatigue. The aviation history is filled with fatigue-related accidents. Programs like Fly Aeroguard teach pilots about medical conditions and drugs which impairs their ability to operate the airplane
• The crew is trained to disconnect from distractions like portable devices; Pilots don’t need one when working
• Pilots require a medical fitness for active duty. This includes stringent protocol and regular testing
• The equipment is tested to help prevent loss of control. Paired with advanced pilot training, it notifies the pilot when there is something wrong with the system and what should they do next