Research papers

Are Single-Pilot Operations An Advantage Or A Disadvantage?

This study aims to investigate the potential benefits and drawbacks of Single-Pilot Operations (SPO) and to provide actionable insights for commercial airlines.

A Scoping Review of Aviation Loss of Control Inflight Research

Loss of control – inflight (LOC-I) contributes to aircraft accidents at unacceptably high rates. Significant industry efforts and research have aimed to improve LOC-I prevention, detection, and recovery.

The State of UAS Operations at Airports, A Perspective from Airport Managers

As the number of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating in our National Airspace System (NAS) increases, so do UAS operations near or at an airport.

The Role of Cognitive Flexibility and Psychological Resilience in Enhancing Operational Performance Among Air Traffic Controllers

The aim of the study was to examine the effect of cognitive flexibility on psychological resilience among air traffic controllers (ATCOs).

The Reasons for the Silence of First Officers: A Qualitative Study

This study explores the reasons why first officers choose to remain silent in the cockpit or refrain from reporting errors after a flight.

Clear Skies, Clear Minds: Navigating Mental Health Attitudes in Collegiate Aviation Education

This study explores the attitudes towards mental health within the aviation community, focusing on the perspectives of flight instructors and flight students within a university based part 141 program.

'I’m a Pilot First, Female Second': Why Flight Deck Gender Imbalance Persists and the Case for Allyship

Why is there greater gender parity for long-haul truck drivers, astronauts, and paleontologists than for women airline captains? This study uses a mixed-methods approach to examine the underlying causes of the gender imb…

A Quantitative Analysis of Seaplane Accidents from 1982-2021

This study aimed to assess and analyze all historical National Transportation Safety Board accident reports since 1982. For analysis, reports were bisected into seaplane (float, amphibian, and hull) and non-seaplane grou…

Developing Critical Thinking and Effective Communication Skills in the Future Aviation Workforce

Critical thinking and effective communication are among the top skills necessary for developing a resilient future workforce across professional areas.

An Analysis of the Effect of Self-Efficacy of Female Students in Collegiate Flight Programs

The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of self-efficacy of male and female students in collegiate flight programs to identify if a relationship exists between self-efficacy responses and gender representa…

Plain Language or Anything But?

This paper focuses on what language needs to be used in emergencies by air traffic controllers based on an investigation of plain language definitions and descriptions in International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) …

An Analysis of the Effect of Self-Efficacy of Female Students in Collegiate Flight Programs

The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of self-efficacy of male and female students in collegiate flight programs to identify if a relationship exists between self-efficacy responses and gender representa…

Air passenger demand forecast through the use of Artificial Neural Network algorithms

Airport planning depends to a large extent on the levels of activity that are anticipated. In order to plan facilities and infrastructures of an airport system and to be able to satisfy future needs, it is essential to p…

Air passenger demand forecast through the use of Artificial Neural Network algorithms

Airport planning depends to a large extent on the levels of activity that are anticipated. To plan the facilities and infrastructures of an airport system and to be able to satisfy future needs, it is essential to predic…

What Factors Predict a Consumer's Willingness to Purchase a Subscription-Based Airline Program?

Introduction: Many services offer subscription-based sales models. The aviation industry has not widely attempted to market a subscription-based service through their airline for ticketing purposes.

Methodology for Convergence of the Training Program with the Professional Activities of Aviation Specialists

The method of developing curricula for training aviation specialists for civil aviation of the Republic of Uzbekistan is analyzed. It is substantiated that it does not sufficiently take into account the labor market requ…

Aviation Culture: a ‘Glass Sky’ for Women Pilots - Literature Review

This paper reports on a review of literature covering gender issues in aviation. It considers the impacts of aviation culture on women pilots.

Digitalization of Educational and Methodological Support for the Training of Aviation Dispatchers

The tasks of improving the educational process of training civil aviation dispatchers on the basis of the development and implementation of digital teaching aids are considered.

Evaluating Scenarios That Can Startle and Surprise Pilots

Startle and surprise in the cockpit have contributed to multiple aviation accidents. The aviation safety boards of France, the United States, and Holland have concluded that startle and surprise pose a serious threat to …

Global Outlook of Aviation & Drones

This presentation will discuss the Global outlook in Aviation & Drones. It will cover both manned and unmanned aviation forecast. Topics that will be covered - The Future of Aviation Aviation Forecast Who is using Drones…

Research Recommendations from the Airplane Simulation Transfer Literature

This descriptive review aims to identify research gaps in the airplane, simulation transfer of training literature. The research question is: What are the recommendations for future research from the simulation experimen…

Analysis of Runway Incursion Trends: Implications for Cost-Benefit Analysis of Mitigation Investments

This causal-comparative and correlation study investigated the costs of runway incursion safety improvements in relation to their effectiveness to assess potential aviation system benefits.Two airports (Los Angeles Inter…

Development of a Statistical Model to Predict Australian Flight Students’ Valuation of Aviation Safety

This study was a quantitative approach to explore whether certain demographic factors, exposure to safety training, flight experience, and engagement could be used to develop a predictive model for how Australian flight …

Global Aviation System: Towards Sustainable Development

Aviation around the world has integrated into a global system. As the integration process continues, more aspects and levels of it need to be lead towards the sustainable development of the whole system via advancing str…

Double Stud Cargo Fitting Research, Alternative Cargo Clip Design and Analysis

It can be said that today's civil aviation basics began to be laid in the 1950s. This date is also important as the period in which the rules are being written and at the same time, some system solutions are produced by …

Aviation Cybersecurity: An Overview

Information security—aka cybersecurity—is the most rapidly growing threat to critical infrastructures, including the aviation industry.

An Alternative Method of Identification of a Failed Engine in Twin-Engine Propeller Aircraft

Previous research revealed that wrong identification of a failed engine during flight is not an uncommon event in twin-engine propeller aircraft.

Characteristics of Helicopter Accidents Involving Male and Female Pilots

Studies examining aviation accidents have not found differences in accident rates by gender, though there may be gender differences in the types of accident.

Literature Review of GA Pilots Transition to Advanced Cockpit Technologies

Pilots for many years have received training on the round instrument gauges and the question is, can they now safely make the transfer to the new cockpit technologies? Studies show a cognitive deficit with pilot's age 40…

A Preliminary Comparison of Pilots' Weather Minimums and Actual Decision-Making

Adverse weather conditions remain a leading contributing factor in general aviation accidents. In compromising situations, such as severe weather, pilots continue to make decisions, which endanger themselves, passengers,…

An Alternative Method of Identification of a Failed Engine in Twin-Engine Turboprop Aircraft

Previous incidents and accidents involving twin-engine aircraft, including the recent TransAsia Flight 235 crash, have revealed that pilots are prone to mistakes in identifying the engine that fails, and subsequently, sh…

The Electronic Flight Bag Generation

More pilots depend on Electronic Flight Bags for flight planning, charts, weather, airport information, document management, hazard awareness, than ever before.

The Next Generation Classroom: Transforming Aviation Training with Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality is transforming aviation training by allowing us to bring digital content in our real world with the use of wearable technologies such as Microsoft HoloLens.

Broadening Traditional Aviation Meteorology Education to Support Spaceflight Operations

The purpose of this paper is to examine the expansion of traditional aviation meteorology education necessary to support the growing commercial space-operations industry.

Book Review: Competency-Based Education in Aviation: Exploring Alternate Training Pathways

This review provides insight on the content and a review of the quality of the recent release of Competency-Based Education in Aviation: Exploring Alternate Training Pathways from Ashgate Publications.

Early Morning Concurrent Session: Leadership/Innovation/Aerospace Technology/Applications: Presentation: Perception of safety culture for Air Traffic Controllers in Korea

Growing need for air travel in the Asia-Pacific has resulted in increased demand for aircraft services, airspace and runway congestion deepening.

Developing a Challenging Online Doctoral Course Using Backward and Three-Phase Design Models

Current Practices and Future Trends in Aviation (DAV 735)—one of 19 online courses in the Ph.D. in Aviation program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—has run five times since 2011.

A cross-sectional investigation of the relationships education, certification, and experience have with knowledge, skills, and abilities among aviation professionals

The aviation industry is a complex system with many different segments and as such, makes hiring the right person a complicated endeavor.

An Inquiry into the Aviation Management Education Paradigm Shift

Working adults with four-year degrees from accredited colleges or universities earn, on average, almost three times more than individuals without a degree.

SMS - Reaching beyond low hanging fruit

Human nature predisposes us to maximize our accomplishments while making a concerted effort to balance resource expenditures so we achieve an optimal return on our efforts.