Honeywell NextGen Aviation Human Factors Research & Development

whitePaper | December 15, 2019

Serviceable tire assemblies are considered dangerous since they are typically inflated to high pressure. Essentially, when tire assemblies are shipped by air, the pressure inside the tire increases once the plane reaches altitude. This rise in pressure could cause an over-inflated tire to explode in the cargo hold and compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft. Aircraft tires that are not mounted on the rim are not considered dangerous as they are not under pressure and do not pose a safety hazard.

whitePaper | July 6, 2022

The aviation industry is aiming to achieve net-zero operations by 2050. This will require switching from jet fuel to alternative energy sources.

whitePaper | November 15, 2022

The airline flight deck is one of the most coveted workplaces, as can be attested to by the more than 100,000 pilots in the United States and Canada who work hard and sacrifice to earn a seat at the controls of a transport category airline aircraft.

whitePaper | August 28, 2022

The airline flight deck is one of the most coveted workplaces, as can be attested to by the more than 100,000 pilots in the United States and Canada who work hard and sacrifice to earn a seat at the controls of a transport category airline aircraft. However, despite the attractiveness of an airline pilot career, the flight deck environment is very industrial in nature and can be the source of serious injuries and longterm health issues. As such, it needs protections for pilots that are commonly found in other industries. This white paper explores the various types of health and safety risks found on the flight deck and in the aircraft cabin and provides recommendations on ways to address identified inadequacies across a wide range of topics and health threats. These inadequacies need to be addressed by federal agencies charged with establishment and enforcement of rules and policies designed to protect airline pilots while carrying out their duties at work.

whitePaper | December 30, 2021

American companies are developing innovative groundbreaking space activities, such as on-orbit servicing, space-based manufacturing platforms, and commercially developed space stations, some of which expect to be operational within the next two years with more following in the next decade.

whitePaper | May 4, 2022

When I joined the FAA nearly a quarter century ago as an Aviation. Safety Inspector in the Scottsdale, Ariz. Flight Standards District OfficeI was excited to start a new phase of my aviation career.