Media outlets have reported a troubling increase in incidents involving airline pilots and laser pointers Commercial airline pilots have extremely stressful jobs that require them to be alert and to think quickly in the event of unexpected emergencies. The last thing they need to worry about is being blinded while they’re trying to fly or […]
Are “Pilotless Planes” a Safety Risk?
Major airplane manufacturers like Boeing are already making plans to test pilotless technology Over the past few years, “driverless” cars have captured people’s imaginations. The idea of an autonomous vehicle that effortlessly — and safely — gets you wherever you need to go without the need to lift a finger appeals to a lot of […]
Airline Accident Lawyer Discusses Government Plan to Privatize Air Traffic Control
For the flying public the issue isn’t so much one of politics as it is one of safety Should the country’s air traffic control towers be controlled by the private sector? That’s the question buzzing around Washington lately, after the current administration introduced plans to convert the nation’s government-run air traffic control system to a […]
Airline Accident Lawyer Discusses Pilot Landing at Wrong Airport
The plane was forced to remain at the incorrect airport for two hours while officials sorted out the mistake It’s a mix-up that could have had deadly consequences. Media reports state that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released a report about a serious pilot error that took place in July 2016. Instead of […]
New York Airline Accident Lawyer on Remembering the Worst Accident in Aviation History
It’s important to remember these accidents and to constantly strive to understand why they happen Remembering the past is important for many reasons, including preventing horrific events from occurring again. The year 2017 marks 40 years since the deadliest accident in all of aviation history. It occurred on March 27,1977 on the tiny island of […]
Airline Accident Lawyer Discusses How the Montreal Convention Protects You During International Travel
Whether you’re flying halfway around the world it’s important to know your rights. As the recent disturbing incident involving a passenger violently removed from a United Airlines flight shows, few airline passengers are aware of their rights. What happens if you’re injured on a flight? What if another passenger assaults you? What if you trip […]
