Lack of CRM and Language Barrier concerns with cockpit Fuel Emergencies

This poor decision and lack of good sound CRM (Crew Resource Management) judgment in the cockpit ended up costing the lives of 71 onboard. There were only six survivors that made it out alive. This was a tragic event which could have been completely prevented. Now the lives of these young Brazilian athletes at the prime of their lives were needlessly extinguished that day. There is a saying: “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” … More Lack of CRM and Language Barrier concerns with cockpit Fuel Emergencies

Allegiant FAA Safety Issues

Whether it’s the FAA or its own pilots, Allegiant has had trouble avoiding the perception that it has safety issues.  Federal aviation officials are satisfied that Allegiant Air is taking steps to address problems that inspectors found during a three-month review of the low-cost airline. Allegiant met a Friday deadline for telling the Federal Aviation Administration how … More Allegiant FAA Safety Issues