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Abstract:
The objective of International Civil Aviation Organization is to foster the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe, efficient, and orderly growth.Aviation is not only Exciting and Growth oriented but most importantly it is Compliance focussed on strict adherence to rules and regulations.
Recent advances in aviation engineering and technology have significantly transformed civil aviation. Innovations like composite materials make aircraft lighter, more fuel-efficient, while enhancing performance and reducing emissions. Advanced avionics systems improvesnavigation, safety, and pilot efficiency, integrating automation and artificial intelligence.
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) are gaining traction, will minimize carbon footprint of air travel. Noise-reducing technologies and electric propulsion systems will make way for quieter and greener aircraft. Airport infrastructure has also evolved, with smart technologies enhancing operational efficiency and passenger experience.
Aviation technology is undergoing further rapid advancements, reshaping how we fly and making air travel safer and more environmentally friendly. Here are few examples:
These advancements collectively show a commitment to safer, more sustainable and technologically advanced air travel, with further developments on the horizon. Despite all the advances in civil aviation, accidents continue to happen. Why? At the end of the day it is the HUMAN who is responsible for a SAFE FLIGHT.
About speaker:
Mr. P. S. Ganapathy (M.Sc. Statistics) is a Senior Aviation Consultant with 58 years of Civil Aviation experience. He retired as General Manager Flight Operations in Air India, after 33 years of service. Subsequently he worked as Manager Regulatory Compliance in Oman Air and Directorate General of Police Aviation, Muscat, while also being a Crew Resource Management facilitator in Oman, for a total period of 13 years. He has contributed extensively in writing Operations Manuals, Safety Management System (SMS) manuals and Civil Aviation Regulation compliance requirements for Airlines and General aviation operators.
After returning to India in 2014, he has been conducting training on SMS / Human Factors /Safety Audit/ Accident Investigation for several Airlines, Helicopter, Airport, General Aviation and MRO organizations. He also writes articles for aviation organization safety magazines and promotes aviation safety through regular dispatch safety slogans.
He is fellow of the Aeronautical Society of India (ASI) and an Executive trustee of JRD Tata Memorial Trust. He functioned as a chairman of the ASI, Mumbai Branch and is currently the national council member of ASI.
Mr. P.S. Ganapathy has received RWSI safety award for the year 2024 from the Rotary Wing Society of India (RWSI) for his contribution to the aviation safety promotion.
A keen Bridge player and a service oriented human being.
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