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The recent crashes of Germanwings Flight 9525 and Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 are tragic, but germane illustrations of the perils of the reliance on flight data boxes and the need to incorporate advanced technology for forensic and safety purposes in modern aircraft. (The data recorders from Malaysia 370 have never been found and the recorders…
Healthcare industry data breaches are an all too common thing nowadays. With half of major data breaches occurring in the healthcare industry by third parties, you can never be too careful. Unfortunately, IT vendors who serve this industry share some of the blame by not practicing preventative measures. Below are some problems these IT vendors…
The American Association for Justice has suggested amendments to the recently proposed Federal Aviation Administration Drone Regulations. The proposed rules are causing controversy as many believe they don’t go far enough to ensure public safety. The Problem With their increasing popularity and availability, drones are starting to take up airspace, sometimes in protected, high-risk areas…
Michael Slack offered comments and insight to KVUE-TV news, after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued its preliminary report about the medical helicopter incident that resulted in the loss of a flight nurse. Kristin McLain died on April 27th, during a rescue. AUSTIN — While the STAR Flight community is reeling from the loss…
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in 2012, 3,921 persons were killed in crashes involving large trucks. In addition to the 3,921 fatalities, 104,000 persons were injured in crashes involving large trucks. Texas had the dubious distinction of leading the nation in trucking injuries and deaths in that year. In fact, of…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued four safety alerts to aviation pilots and mechanics as a result of investigations into recent accidents. The safety alerts involve considerations for flying skills, survival skills, training, and preflight checks. In the wake of an increase of accidents within the past couple of years due to neglect…
In February 2015, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) closed an investigation involving blowouts purportedly caused by certain Michelin tires. The findings determined that truck operators were at fault, not the tires. An investigator in the report stated that exceeding the 75 mph rating was the most likely cause in all 16 complaints examined.…
The recent crashes of Germanwings Flight 9525 and Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 are tragic, but germane illustrations of the perils of the reliance on flight data boxes and the need to incorporate advanced technology for forensic and safety purposes in modern aircraft. The data recorders from Malaysia 370 have never been found and the recorders from…
Given the high number of plane crashes profiled in the media during 2014, it is easy to draw the conclusion that air travel still needs much reform. However, airline flights are much safer now than ever before. Planes are structurally stronger , and cockpit technology has become much more technologically advanced, which allows for planes…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it will require prescription testosterone manufacturers to label the drugs to warn users that they might face a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. The agency also ordered the drug makers to list the approved uses of testosterone medications on their products. The use of…