Aviation incidents can be the result of operator error. They can also occur due to issues with the airplane itself. Sometimes, the issue that leads to an aviation incident begins with a defective airplane component. Components that fail during airplane operation can...

Many people travel around the world on airplanes, but they may not have ever thought about what will happen if they suffer an in-flight injury. In the United States, federal law applies from the time that aircraft doors close until they open again. But does this...