Further intrusions to passenger privacy include recent technology developments that will identify medium- and high-risk passengers through the use of sophisticated and classified algorithms. These databases will be updated to include criminal and terrorist watch lists, but will not collect private information on passengers (Barnett)
Surveillance of this nature may find those who are sought by law enforcement as well as help uncover those who have outdated or fraudulent information. Put airport security screeners under federal control Scanner accuracy Use of digital radiography may aid in detection of explosive devices and computed tomography may detect actual explosive compounds (Galiano Riveros) Incorporate algorithms into scanners that automatically detect common weapons, such as guns, knifes, and sticks Intrusiveness of Scanners and Human Screeners Human screeners should be limited only to same-sex searches With the advent of backscatter x-rays in airport screening (CBS Broadcasting), the passenger should be made anonymous to the employee analyzing the image Air marshals In lieu of using air marshals, the following measures may be taken: Flight and cabin crews should be trained in tactics for violent situations with passengers and terrorists alike Provide a way for video images from the cockpit and cabin to be recorded, as well as broadcast to the ground Provide a way for the crew to see activity in the cabin Allow the aircraft to be controlled remotely from the ground In conclusion, aviation security has increased remarkably over the last 3 years
Surveillance of this nature may find those who are sought by law enforcement as well as help uncover those who have outdated or fraudulent information. Put airport security screeners under federal control Scanner accuracy Use of digital radiography may aid in detection of explosive devices and computed tomography may detect actual explosive compounds (Galiano Riveros) Incorporate algorithms into scanners that automatically detect common weapons, such as guns, knifes, and sticks Intrusiveness of Scanners and Human Screeners Human screeners should be limited only to same-sex searches With the advent of backscatter x-rays in airport screening (CBS Broadcasting), the passenger should be made anonymous to the employee analyzing the image Air marshals In lieu of using air marshals, the following measures may be taken: Flight and cabin crews should be trained in tactics for violent situations with passengers and terrorists alike Provide a way for video images from the cockpit and cabin to be recorded, as well as broadcast to the ground Provide a way for the crew to see activity in the cabin Allow the aircraft to be controlled remotely from the ground In conclusion, aviation security has increased remarkably over the last 3 years
Despite the limitations to the current aviation security system, many aspects are quite strong. Although not 100% accurate, airport screening devices are sensitive enough to detect metallic orthopedic implants (Kamineni, Legge and Ware)
Suggestions for improvements in aviation security will also be detailed. Employee Training recent report by the United States Department for Homeland Security (McCarley et al
¶ … Aviation Safety Traditionally, airport safety took up a reactive model. It has since evolved to a proactive and predictive model, with a safety program whose purpose "is to detect hazards or threats and mitigate them before an accident occurs" (Lu, Schreckengast & Jia, 2011, p
I) On the Quality of Customer Service Load Factor: service quality in the airline industry can rightly be measured by the ease with which a customer can secure a seat on their preferred flight (Morrison, Yorrow, Lawton-Smith, Yamauchi & Murakami, 1995). A low load factor implies that a customer can easily acquire a seat in the flight of their choice, and vice versa (Eckel, Eckel & Singal, 1997)
This text examines how these trends have affected the aviation industry, and in particular, how they affect the quality of service delivery and airline operational costs. A Brief Overview Privatization of state enterprises serves five major objectives; i) reducing government size; ii) increasing the economy's productivity; iii) eliminating subsidies and expenditure that do not improve the welfare of citizens; iv) giving government ample time to concentrate on more strategic, high-priority issues; and v) improving the status of public financing (Kinnamon, 2002)
aviation industry, as has been discussed in the subsequent subsections of this text. I) On the Quality of Customer Service Load Factor: service quality in the airline industry can rightly be measured by the ease with which a customer can secure a seat on their preferred flight (Morrison, Yorrow, Lawton-Smith, Yamauchi & Murakami, 1995)
Aviation: Effect of Privatization on the Aviation Industry The aviation industry is one of the fastest growing global industries - contributing large amounts to the nation's revenue kitty every year, while also facilitating tourism, international investment, world trade, and economic growth. The industry is, "therefore, central to the globalization taking place in many other industries" (Ochieng & Ahmed, 2014, p
Moreover, interface between ground and aircraft handling equipment causes 61% of aircraft incidents. (Balk et al
Essentially, frequency of accidents occur with increase in the age of the aircraft and "there is a correlation between the number of accidents, their severity and aircraft manufacturers." (Herrera & Vasigh, 2009, p 121)
Use of prescription drugs, and dangerous substances by pilots. (Tsang, and Vidulich, 2003)
Cobb advises that "aspiring pilots can launch their aviation interest by visiting a local airport - specifically the General Aviation area of larger airports, and the local flight operator at smaller airports, typically referred to as the FIXED BASE OPERATOR." (Cobb, p
The wiring that is in the cabin and in the cockpit can short-circuit or have other problems and start fires that will not necessarily be realized until they have already done damage and posed a significant danger for the passengers and the crew. One of the ways that this can be avoided is to install 'arc sensing' circuit breakers, which are sometimes also called 'ticking fault' circuit breakers (Adams, 1999)
One of the main concerns is that the insulation that is used has a plastic coating. This coating can actually spread fires, and the FAA actually thinks that all of this insulation should be replaced in airplanes on a worldwide basis (Knutson, 1998)
In order to help improve cabin safety in other ways, the seat fabrics of airliners are also being examined and called into question. The main reason for this is that the seat fabrics that are used on airliners were not originally fire resistant (McSweeny, 1999)
The industry was therefore left to be controlled by the market where by the rates were market driven. Several restrictions were lifted and the industry has since become a free market where the rates and the routes are controlled by the individual airline companies which has increased competition in the industry leading to price reduction (Avjobs, 2012)
The terrorist attacks which targeted planes shook the industry and as a result certain routes had to be abolished by the carriers as a security measure to ensure safety standards and at the same time they increased security in the industry to gain back the public's confidence. Technology has been used and screening measures for both cargo and passengers have been enhanced which has seen the industry's profitability increase over the years (Department of Homeland Security, 2012)
Deregulation has led to growth in air travel where it has attracted many investors whereby the world has been interconnected making air travel the most efficient which has increased international business between different economies. Deregulation has enabled the airline companies to remain operational despite the rising cost of fuel whereby the individual companies are able to hedge for fuel and remain profitable for a period of time despite the skyrocketing fuel prices which wouldn't have been the case were the industry still regulated (GAO, 2006)