A growing demand for air travel, especially in developing nations, poses a safety challenge for airlines. Last year, 3.1 billion passengers flew, twice the total in 1999. Yet, the chances of dying in a plane crash were much lower. To meet the influx of passengers, airlines will need to hire and train enough qualified pilots and mechanics. Governments will have to develop and enforce safety regulations. New runways with proper navigation aids will have to be constructed.
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:57:37 +0000
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