60 http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/castinfo.htm Discussions of critical and timely issues related to aviation safety and aviation security. Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:30:00 GMT en-us Copyright © 2008 AirSafe.com, LLC, All Rights Reserved TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) An honest and objective look at the perception and reality of airline safety Conversations about critical and timely issues related to aviation safety, aviation security, and the risk of airline travel. air, travel, risk, safety, airline, airport, terror, accident, crash Dr. Todd Curtis TheConversation@AirSafe.com no http://www.airsafe.com/pix/tsa_intl_flags.jpg http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/castinfo.htm Dr. Todd Curtis The threats faced by whistleblowers was one of the situations discussed in the Congressional hearings into the oversight activities of the FAA. This interview from the Radio America show The Gregg Knapp Experience focused on issues that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee discussed in their hearings that started on April 3rd, 2008. Topics covered included the threats that were alleged to have been directed at whistleblowers in the FAA who wanted to report problems with the oversight process. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show47_knapp.mp3 This interview from the Radio America show The Gregg Knapp Experience focused on issues that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee discussed in their hearings that started on April 3rd, 2008. Topics covered included the threats that were alleged to have been directed at whistleblowers in the FAA who wanted to report problems with the oversight process. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show47_knapp.mp3 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:20:00 GMT no 9:35 airline, passenger, airworthiness, directive, faa, house, transportation, committee, radio, america, gregg, knapp, whistleblower, threat, federal, aviation, administration, fine, grounding, hearing, aviation TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis The role of whistleblowers in the Congressional hearings into the oversight activities of the FAA. This interview from the BBC show The World Today focused on issues that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee discussed in their hearings that started on April 3rd, 2008. Topics covered included the role of whistleblowers in the FAA and whether the FAA is doing their job of protecting those who fly. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show46_bbc.mp3 This interview from the BBC show The World Today focused on issues that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee discussed in their hearings that started on April 3rd, 2008. Topics covered included the role of whistleblowers in the FAA and whether the FAA is doing their job of protecting those who fly. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show46_bbc.mp3 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:30:00 GMT no 5:12 airline, passenger, airworthiness, directive, faa, house, transportation, committee, bbc, london, world, today, mark, whitaker, federal, aviation, administration, fine, grounding, hearing, aviation, wcco, don, shelby, minnesota TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Issues of concern to airline passengers brought about by the Congressional hearings into the oversight activities of the FAA. This interview from the Don Shelby Show on WCCO radio in Minneapolis focused on issues that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee discussed in their hearings that started on April 3rd, 2008. Topics covered included the risks passengers may face as a result of recent maintenance problems, and issues around airline maintenance that us outsourced to companies outside of the U.S. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show45_wcco.mp3 This interview from the Don Shelby Show on WCCO radio in Minneapolis focused on issues that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee discussed in their hearings that started on April 3rd, 2008. Topics covered included the risks passengers may face as a result of recent maintenance problems, and issues around airline maintenance that us outsourced to companies outside of the U.S. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show45_wcco.mp3 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT no 10:11 airline, passenger, airworthiness, directive, faa, house, transportation, committee, federal, aviation, administration, fine, grounding, hearing, aviation, wcco, don, shelby, minnesota TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A discussion of the issues that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee would likely discuss in their hearings that started on April 3rd, 2008. This discussion with KTAR host Darrell Ankarlo focused on issues that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee would likely discuss in their hearings that started on April 3rd, 2008. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show44_ktar.mp3 This discussion with KTAR host Darrell Ankarlo focused on issues that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee would likely discuss in their hearings that started on April 3rd, 2008. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show44_ktar.mp3 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 20:50:00 GMT no 11:44 airline, passenger, airworthiness, directive, faa, house, transportation, committee, ktar, darrell, ankarlo, phoenix, federal, aviation, administration, fine, grounding, hearing, aviation TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A discussion of current safety policy issue with journalists and aviation safety professionals This was a roundtable discussion, first broadcast on the Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU radio on 1 April 2008, featuring Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com, as well as the Editor-in-Chief of Aviation Daily Jim Matthews, and the vice president for operations and safety of the Air Transport Association Basil Barimo. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show43_wamu.mp3 This was a roundtable discussion, first broadcast on the Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU radio on 1 April 2008, featuring Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com, as well as the Editor-in-Chief of Aviation Daily Jim Matthews, and the vice president for operations and safety of the Air Transport Association Basil Barimo. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show43_wamu.mp3 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 20:50:00 GMT no 47:56 airline, passenger, airworthiness, directive, faa, united, wiring, federal, aviation, administration, fine, grounding, ata, aviation, daily, barimo, mathews TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A discussion of a proposed $10.2 million dollar fine against Southwest Airlines and the role of the FAA safety inspection process. Dr. Todd Curtis discusses a proposed $10.2 million dollar fine against Southwest Airlines and how problems with FAA safety inspection process allowed the airline to continue to fly airplanes that were not in compliance with a mandatory safety inspection. Dr. Curtis also discusses the role the FAA played in allowing Southwest to fly out of compliance aircraft, and how subsequent actions by the FAA may ensure that all airline operators may be following the rules but may also inconvenience passengers and undermines their confidence in the FAA. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show42_luv.mp4 Dr. Todd Curtis discusses a proposed $10.2 million dollar fine against Southwest Airlines and how problems with FAA safety inspection process allowed the airline to continue to fly airplanes that were not in compliance with a mandatory safety inspection. Dr. Curtis also discusses the role the FAA played in allowing Southwest to fly out of compliance aircraft, and how subsequent actions by the FAA may ensure that all airline operators may be following the rules but may also inconvenience passengers and undermines their confidence in the FAA. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show42_luv.mp4 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:45:00 GMT no 9:05 airline, passenger, airworthiness, directive, faa, federal, aviation, administration, fine, grounding, 737, md-80 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show42_luv.wmv Dr. Todd Curtis discusses a proposed $10.2 million dollar fine against Southwest Airlines and how problems with FAA safety inspection process allowed the airline to continue to fly airplanes that were not in compliance with a mandatory safety inspection. Dr. Curtis also discusses the role the FAA played in allowing Southwest to fly out of compliance aircraft, and how subsequent actions by the FAA may ensure that all airline operators may be following the rules but may also inconvenience passengers and undermines their confidence in the FAA. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show42_luv.wmv Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:45:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A discussion of a proposed $10.2 million dollar fine against Southwest Airlines and the role of the FAA safety inspection process. Dr. Todd Curtis discusses a proposed $10.2 million dollar fine against Southwest Airlines and how problems with FAA safety inspection process allowed the airline to continue to fly airplanes that were not in compliance with a mandatory safety inspection. Dr. Curtis also discusses the role the FAA played in allowing Southwest to fly out of compliance aircraft, and how subsequent actions by the FAA may ensure that all airline operators may be following the rules but may also inconvenience passengers and undermines their confidence in the FAA. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show42_luv.mp3 Dr. Todd Curtis discusses a proposed $10.2 million dollar fine against Southwest Airlines and how problems with FAA safety inspection process allowed the airline to continue to fly airplanes that were not in compliance with a mandatory safety inspection. Dr. Curtis also discusses the role the FAA played in allowing Southwest to fly out of compliance aircraft, and how subsequent actions by the FAA may ensure that all airline operators may be following the rules but may also inconvenience passengers and undermines their confidence in the FAA. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show42_luv.mp3 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:50:00 GMT no 9:05 airline, passenger, airworthiness, directive, faa, federal, aviation, administration, fine, grounding, 737, md-80 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis One of the organization's founding members talks about the group's current initiatives Patrick Smith and Dr. Todd Curtis discuss several issues, including popular misconceptions about airline safety, the role of the Internet in shaping the public's perception of airline safety, as well as how the TSA should be changed in order to enhance airline security. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show41_patrick_smith.mp3 Patrick Smith and Dr. Todd Curtis discuss several issues, including popular misconceptions about airline safety, the role of the Internet in shaping the public's perception of airline safety, as well as how the TSA should be changed in order to enhance airline security. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show41_patrick_smith.mp3 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 08:30:00 GMT no 35:06 airline, passenger, tsa, security, perception, africa, safety TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Third update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777 Third update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This update is based on information released by the AAIB on 18 February 2008, and focuses on analyses of the fuel system, the engines, and their associated control systems. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show40_ba777d.mp4 In this show, Dr. Todd Curtis provides passengers with an overivew what is allowed and not allowed either in carry on or checked baggage, and he also provides insights into how to avoid the most common airport security hassles. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show40_ba777d.mp4 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:45:00 GMT no 8:47 aircraft, incident, crash, british, airways, 777, boeing, heathrow, air, travel, beijing, china, aaib, faa, ntsb, boeing, rolls, royce TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show40_ba777d.wmv Third update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This update is based on information released by the AAIB on 18 February 2008, and focuses on analyses of the fuel system, the engines, and their associated control systems. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show40_ba777d.wmv Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:45:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Third update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777 Third update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This update is based on information released by the AAIB on 18 February 2008, and focuses on analyses of the fuel system, the engines, and their associated control systems. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show40_ba777d.mp3 Third update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This update is based on information released by the AAIB on 18 February 2008, and focuses on analyses of the fuel system, the engines, and their associated control systems. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show40_ba777d.mp3 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:30:00 GMT no 8:47 aircraft, incident, crash, british, airways, 777, boeing, heathrow, air, travel, beijing, china, aaib, faa, ntsb, boeing, rolls, royce TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Advice on What to Pack and How to Pack In this show, Dr. Todd Curtis provides passengers with an overivew what is allowed and not allowed either in carry on or checked baggage, and he also provides insights into how to avoid the most common airport security hassles. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show39_tsa.mp4 In this show, Dr. Todd Curtis provides passengers with an overivew what is allowed and not allowed either in carry on or checked baggage, and he also provides insights into how to avoid the most common airport security hassles. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show39_tsa.mp4 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:30:00 GMT no 6:27 airline, passenger, rules, policy, tsa, security, aerosol, gel, liquid, secure TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show39_tsa.wmv In this show, Dr. Todd Curtis provides passengers with an overivew what is allowed and not allowed either in carry on or checked baggage, and he also provides insights into how to avoid the most common airport security hassles. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show39_tsa.wmv Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:30:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Advice on What to Pack and How to Pack In this show, Dr. Todd Curtis provides passengers with an overivew what is allowed and not allowed either in carry on or checked baggage, and he also provides insights into how to avoid the most common airport security hassles. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show39_tsa.mp3 In this show, Dr. Todd Curtis provides passengers with an overivew what is allowed and not allowed either in carry on or checked baggage, and he also provides insights into how to avoid the most common airport security hassles. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show39_tsa.mp3 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:30:00 GMT no 6:27 airline, passenger, rules, policy, tsa, security, aerosol, gel, liquid, secure TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis One of the organization's founding members talks about the group's current initiatives This interview covers several of the areas of interest of the group, including changing the airline industry's rules on how delayed passengers should be treated. Also discussed was the role that the AirSafe.com audience can play in bringing about these changes. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show38_paxrights.mp3 This interview covers several of the areas of interest of the group, including changing the airline industry's rules on how delayed passengers should be treated. Also discussed was the role that the AirSafe.com audience can play in bringing about these changes. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show38_paxrights.mp3 Wed, 6 Feb 2008 07:30:00 GMT no 27:52 airline, passenger, service, rules, regulation, policy, legislation, delays, rights TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Discussion of Turbulence Event on 10 January 2008 involving Air Canada, Plus Audio Clips from NASA and Ronald Reagan The first part of the podcast is a discussion of the suspected turbulence event on 10 January 2008 involving an Air Canada A319 with a focus on the possible role that it may have been caused by wake turbulence from another aircraft. The second part of the podcast commemorates the 22nd anniversary of the last flight of the space shuttle Challenger by replaying audio clips from the launch and from President Reagan's address to the nation. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show34_turbulence2_shuttle.mp3 The first part of the podcast is a discussion of the suspected turbulence event on 10 January 2008 involving an Air Canada A319 with a focus on the possible role that it may have been caused by wake turbulence from another aircraft. The second part of the podcast commemorates the 22nd anniversary of the last flight of the space shuttle Challenger by replaying audio clips from the launch and from President Reagan's address to the nation. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show34_turbulence2_shuttle.mp3 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:00:00 GMT no 13:49 aircraft, airline accident, turbulence, injuries, air, canada, divert, calgary, challenger, shuttle, space, ronald, reagan, 1986 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Second update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777 Second update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This report is based on information released by the AAIB on 23 January 2008. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show37_ba777c.mp4 Second update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This report is based on information released by the AAIB on 23 January 2008. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show37_ba777c.mp4 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:30:00 GMT no 6:38 aircraft, incident, crash, british, airways, 777, boeing, heathrow, air, travel, beijing, china, aaib, faa, ntsb, boeing, rolls, royce TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show37_ba777b.wmv Second update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This report is based on information released by the AAIB on 23 January 2008. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show37_ba777b.wmv Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:30:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Second update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777 Second update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This report is based on information released by the AAIB on 23 January 2008. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show37_ba777c.mp3 Second update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This report is based on information released by the AAIB on 23 January 2008. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show37_ba777c.mp3 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:30:00 GMT no 6:38 aircraft, incident, crash, british, airways, 777, boeing, heathrow, air, travel, beijing, china, aaib, faa, ntsb, boeing, rolls, royce TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis First update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777 First update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This report is based on information released by the AAIB shortly after the crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show36_ba777b.mp4 First update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This report is based on information released by the AAIB shortly after the crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show36_ba777b.mp4 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT no 8:51 aircraft, incident, crash, british, airways, 777, boeing, heathrow, air, travel, beijing, china, aaib, faa, ntsb, boeing, rolls, royce TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show36_ba777b.wmv First update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This report is based on information released by the AAIB shortly after the crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show36_ba777b.wmv Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis First update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777 First update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This report is based on information released by the AAIB shortly after the crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show36_ba777b.mp3 First update on the ongoing investigation into the accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777. This report is based on information released by the AAIB shortly after the crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show36_ba777b.mp3 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:00:00 GMT no 8:51 aircraft, incident, crash, british, airways, 777, boeing, heathrow, air, travel, beijing, china, aaib, faa, ntsb, boeing, rolls, royce TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of the details of the event, as well as a discussion of whether the managing air travel risks of presidential candidates represents a public policy issue. Overview of a minor aircraft incident involving Senator Barack Obama, and the related public policy issue of managing air travel risks of presidential candidates. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show33_obama.mp4 Overview of a minor aircraft incident involving Senator Barack Obama, and the related public policy issue of managing air travel risks of presidential candidates. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show33_obama.mp4 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:30:00 GMT no 5:21 aircraft, incident, obama, midway, chicago, air, travel, policy, risk, management, gulfstream, cessna TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show33_obama.wmv Overview of a minor aircraft incident involving Senator Barack Obama, and the related public policy issue of managing air travel risks of presidential candidates. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show33_obama.wmv Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Initial report of a non-fatal accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777 Initial report of a non-fatal accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777 http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show35_ba777.mp3 Initial report of a non-fatal accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777 http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show35_ba777.mp3 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:50:00 GMT no 0:58 aircraft, incident, crash, british, airways, 777, boeing, heathrow, air, travel, beijing, china TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Overview of the incident and of the related public policy issue of managing air travel risks of presidential candidates. Overview of a minor aircraft incident involving Senator Barack Obama, and the related public policy issue of managing air travel risks of presidential candidates. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show33_obama.mp3 Overview of a minor aircraft incident involving Senator Barack Obama, and the related public policy issue of managing air travel risks of presidential candidates. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show33_obama.mp3 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:30:00 GMT no 5:21 aircraft, incident, obama, midway, chicago, air, travel, policy, risk, management, gulfstream, cessna TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of a possible turbulence event that injured several passengers and crew members. Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews a possible turbulence event that injured several passengers and crew members. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/turbulence1.mp4 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews a possible turbulence event that injured several passengers and crew members. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/turbulence1.mp4 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:30:00 GMT no 5:16 aircraft, airline accident, turbulence, injuries, air, canada, divert, calgary TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/turbulence1.wmv Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews a possible turbulence event that injured several passengers and crew members. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/turbulence1.wmv Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:30:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of a possible turbulence event that injured several passengers and crew members. Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews a possible turbulence event that injured several passengers and crew members. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/turbulence1.mp3 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews a possible turbulence event that injured several passengers and crew members. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/turbulence1.mp3 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:30:00 GMT no 5:16 aircraft, airline accident, turbulence, injuries, air, canada, divert, calgary TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of two airline accidents in early January 2008 Dr. Todd Curtis updates the status of two airline accidents that occurred in the first week of January 2008, and requests that members of the audience submit details about a 2 January 2008 takeoff accident in Tehran, Iran. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show31.mp4 Dr. Todd Curtis updates the status of two airline accidents that occurred in the first week of January 2008, and requests that members of the audience submit details about a 2 January 2008 takeoff accident in Tehran, Iran. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show31.mp4 Mon, 7 Jan 2008 04:15:00 GMT no 3:49 aircraft, airline accident, crash, iran, venezuela, 2008, let, 410, fokker, 100, f100 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show31.wmv Dr. Todd Curtis updates the status of two airline accidents that occurred in the first week of January 2008, and requests that members of the audience submit details about a 2 January 2008 takeoff accident in Tehran, Iran. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show31.wmv Mon, 7 Jan 2008 04:15:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of two airline accidents in early January 2008 Dr. Todd Curtis updates the status of two airline accidents that occurred in the first week of January 2008, and requests that members of the audience submit details about a 2 January 2008 takeoff accident in Tehran, Iran. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show31.mp3 Dr. Todd Curtis updates the status of two airline accidents that occurred in the first week of January 2008, and requests that members of the audience submit details about a 2 January 2008 takeoff accident in Tehran, Iran. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show31.mp3 Sun, 6 Jan 2008 23:00:00 GMT no 3:49 aircraft, airline accident, crash, iran, venezuela, 2008, let, 410, fokker, 100, f100 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of the eight fatal airline events of 2007 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews the eight fatal airline events of 2007, and also looks at fatal event trends over the last decade. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/review_2007.mp4 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews the eight fatal airline events of 2007, and also looks at fatal event trends over the last decade. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/review_2007.mp4 Thu, 3 Jan 2008 22:45:00 GMT no 9:58 aircraft, airline accident, crash, year, review, 2007, rate TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/review_2007.wmv Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews the eight fatal airline events of 2007, and also looks at fatal event trends over the last decade. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/review_2007.wmv Thu, 3 Jan 2008 22:45:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of the eight fatal airline events of 2007 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews the eight fatal airline events of 2007, and also looks at fatal event trends over the last decade. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show30.mp3 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews the eight fatal airline events of 2007, and also looks at fatal event trends over the last decade. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show30.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2008 09:30:00 GMT no 9:58 aircraft, airline accident, crash, year, review, 2007, rate TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Lessons from the Crash of an Air France A340 in Toronto, Canada 2 August 2005 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews a crash involving an Air France A340 in Toronto, Canada on 2 August 2005, and also provides a digital recreation of the accident. Also discussed are evacuation issues brought up by this event, and advice for passengers that may help them survive a crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/evacuation_a340.mp4 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews a crash involving an Air France A340 in Toronto, Canada on 2 August 2005, and also provides a digital recreation of the accident. Also discussed are evacuation issues brought up by this event, and advice for passengers that may help them survive a crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/evacuation_a340.mp4 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 02:15:00 GMT no 13:29 aircraft, airline accident, crash, air, france, toronto, a340, evacuation, survival, seat, brace, position, emergency, landing TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/evacuation_a340.wmv Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews a crash involving an Air France A340 in Toronto, Canada on 2 August 2005, and also provides a digital recreation of the accident. Also discussed are evacuation issues brought up by this event, and advice for passengers that may help them survive a crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/evacuation_a340.wmv Wed, 26 Dec 2007 02:15:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Lessons from the Crash of an Air France A340 in Toronto, Canada 2 August 2005 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews a crash involving an Air France A340 in Toronto, Canada on 2 August 2005. Also discussed are evacuation issues brought up by this event, and advice for passengers that may help them survive a crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show29.mp3 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews a crash involving an Air France A340 in Toronto, Canada on 2 August 2005. Also discussed are evacuation issues brought up by this event, and advice for passengers that may help them survive a crash. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show29.mp3 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 02:15:00 GMT no 13:30 aircraft, airline accident, crash, air, france, toronto, a340, evacuation, survival, seat, brace, position, emergency, landing TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis The six basic crash positions and how they can help you survive an accident Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews the six basic types of aircraft crash positions that passengers and cabin crew may face in flight. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/crash_positions.mp4 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews the six basic types of aircraft crash positions that passengers and cabin crew may face in flight. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/crash_positions.mp4 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:45:00 GMT no 7:18 aircraft, airline accident, crash, survival, seat, brace, position, emergency, landing TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/crash_positions.wmv Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews the six basic types of aircraft crash positions that passengers and cabin crew may face in flight. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/crash_positions.wmv Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:45:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis The six basic crash positions and how they can help you survive an accident Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews the six basic types of aircraft crash positions that passengers and cabin crew may face in flight. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show28.mp3 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews the six basic types of aircraft crash positions that passengers and cabin crew may face in flight. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show28.mp3 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:45:00 GMT no 7:17 aircraft, airline accident, crash, survival, seat, brace, position, emergency, landing TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/atlasjet.wmv Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation provides an overview of the 30 November 2007 fatal event involving Atlasjet of Turkey. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/atlasjet.wmv Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:45:00 GMT TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A brief overview of the early facts surrounding the crash of an Atlasjet MD83 in Turkey Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation provides an overview of the 30 November 2007 fatal event involving Atlasjet of Turkey. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/atlasjet.mp4 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation provides an overview of the 30 November 2007 fatal event involving Atlasjet of Turkey. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/atlasjet.mp4 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:45:00 GMT no 2:47 aircraft, airline accident, airline, md80, md-80, md83, md-83 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A brief overview of the early facts surrounding the crash of an Atlasjet MD83 in Turkey Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation provides an overview of the 30 November 2007 fatal event involving Atlasjet of Turkey. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show27.mp3 Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation provides an overview of the 30 November 2007 fatal event involving Atlasjet of Turkey. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show27.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:30:00 GMT no 2:42 aircraft, airline accident, airline, md80, md-80, md83, md-83 TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A discussion of possible factors in this crash of an aircraft piloted by a descendent of the founders of the Mayo Clinic Dr. Todd Curtis and Don Shelby discussed sevaral issues related to the flight characteristics of high-performance single engine aircraft like the Cirrus R22. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show26.mp3 Dr. Todd Curtis and Don Shelby discussed sevaral issues related to the flight characteristics of high-performance single engine aircraft like the Cirrus R22. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show26.mp3 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:00:00 GMT no 13:26 aircraft, accident, private, pilot, high, performance, cirrus, sr22, parachute TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A proposal for evaluating innovative laptop computers for use in schools. The AirSafe.com Foundation's latest effort will evaluate the unique capabilities of the One Laptop Per Child Project's computers and will share the lessons learned with the public. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show25.mp3 The AirSafe.com Foundation's latest effort will evaluate the unique capabilities of the One Laptop Per Child Project's computers and will share the lessons learned with the public. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show25.mp3 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:15:00 GMT no 13:26 computers, education, outreach, nonprofit, olpc, laptop, donation, contribute, TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Minnesota Public Radio interview on November 16, 2007 concerning a GAO report about airport security vulnerabilities. Minnesota Public Radio interview on November 16, 2007 concerning a GAO report about airport security vulnerabilities. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show24.mp3 During a 2007 audit of airport security procedures, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigators sucessfully passed through TSA checkpoints with components for a number of improvised explosive devices. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com and Dr. Randolph Hall of USC discussed the security implications of these findings. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show24.mp3 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:30:00 GMT no 28:43 gao, security, aircraft, airline, airport, bomb, liquid, ied, TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Interview with the Voice of America on November 6, 2007 Concerning Airline Safety Issues in Africa. Interview with the Voice of America on November 6, 2007 Concerning Airline Safety Issues in Africa. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show23.mp3 In recent years, several high profile airliner crashes in Africa have called into question the level of safety and security of the continent's airlines. In the November 6, 2007 edition of the Perspectives program of the Voice of America, Dr. Todd Curtis was one of several noted aviation experts who spoke about the role of aviation in Africa and also about the factors that contribute to Africa's a relatively high accident rate. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show23.mp3 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:30:00 GMT no 7:20 africa, safety, security, aircraft, airline, airport, authority, civil, aviation, economics, repair, maintenance TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Interview the BBC on October 30, 2007 Concerning Problems with Abandoned Airliners in Nigeria. Interview the BBC on October 30, 2007 Concerning Problems with Abandoned Airliners in Nigeria http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show22.mp3 Over the last several years, a number of airliner aircraft have been abandoned at several Nigerian airports. In this BBC interviw from October 30, 2007, Dr. Todd Curtis discusses this situation and offers comparisons with how aircaft become abandoned in the U.S. and the developing world. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show22.mp3 Sat, 3 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT no 5:53 nigeria, abandoned, aircraft, dump, scrap, airport, authority, civil, aviation TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A January 21, 2007 interview on WCCO Radio's 'Steele Talking' show featuring Dr. Todd Curtis. A January 21, 2007 interview on WCCO Radio's 'Steele Talking' show featuring Dr. Todd Curtis. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show21.mp3 This interview covered a variety of aviation safety and security topics with an emphasis on TSA issues. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show21.mp3 Fri, 2 Nov 2007 23:30:00 GMT no 28:13 wcco, jerlyn, steele, tsa, safety, security, airport, terminal, tarmac, faa, homeland, security, airline TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A May 31, 2007 MSNBC interview featuring Dr. Todd Curtis. A May 31, 2007 MSNBC interview featuring Dr. Todd Curtis. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show19.mp3 After a man with a suspected case of infectious tuberculosis had traveled on several flights over about a two week period, there was concern about possible risks to other passengers. This podcast features a May 31, 2007 MSNBC interview of both Dr. Todd Curtis that discussed the risks faced by other passengers and the options that airlines have for dealing with those risks. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show19.mp3 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:30:00 GMT no 5:17 msnbc, cdc, faa, homeland, security, infectious, disease, safety, report TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis An October 22, 2007 BBC interview featuring Dr. Todd Curtis. An October 22, 2007 BBC interview featuring Dr. Todd Curtis. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show20.mp3 On 22 October 2007, Associated Press reports revealed that NASA had ordered that the data from a multi-year survey of 24,000 pilots not be released because of the possible negative impact on the public's perception of aviation safety. This podcast features a BBC interview of both Dr. Todd Curtis and Congressman Brad Miller of North Carolina. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show20.mp3 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT no 8:21 nasa, bbc, survey, data, foia, secret, aviation, safety, report TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A look inside an August 29, 2007 CNN interview featuring Dr. Todd Curtis. A look inside an August 29, 2007 CNN interview featuring Dr. Todd Curtis. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show18.mp3 Dr. Todd Curtis provides insight and background into his August 29, 2007 interview on the CNN program American Morning. The interview focused on actions taken by airlines and civil aviation authorities in the aftermath of a a fire that destroyed a China Airlines 737-800 aircraft after a landing in Okinawa, Japan. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show18.mp3 Wed, 5 Sep 2007 16:30:00 GMT no 6:27 airline safety, passenger, fire, explosion, cnn, media, faa TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of fatal events and other significant safety and security related events involving airliners in 2006 AirSafe.com reviews the most significant airline safety and security events of 2006, including five airliner crashes that killed every passenger. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show17.mp3 AirSafe.com reviews the most significant airline safety and security events of 2006, including five airliner crashes that killed every passenger. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show17.mp3 Tue, 2 Jan 2007 18:00:00 GMT no 7:50 airline safety, passenger, carry, on, baggage, airplane, tsa, hazardous, material, liquid, gel TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis An overview of of recent changes concerning what liquids and gels are allowed on board, as well as what the average passenger should know about what other items and materials are banned from aircraft. This conversation provides a basic overview of what items and materials are banned from aircraft, including recent changes concerning gels and liquids. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show16.mp3 In the wake of a foiled attempt to bomb airliners using liquid explosives, the rules on what is allowed on aircraft have changed dramatically, and AirSafe.com addresses those changes in this podcast. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show16.mp3 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:35:00 GMT no 12:17 airline safety, passenger, carry, on, baggage, airplane, tsa, hazardous, material, liquid, gel TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Provides details of recently discovered plot to bomb U.S. airliners A review the details of a plot uncovered by British authorities that prevented the possible destruction of up to 10 U.S. airliners. Also provides suggestions on how passengers can do their part to help prevent future threats to aircraft. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show15.mp3 A review the details of a plot uncovered by British authorities that prevented the possible destruction of up to 10 U.S. airliners. Also provides suggestions on how passengers can do their part to help prevent future threats to aircraft. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show15.mp3 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT 3:49 no baggage, luggage, bomb, plot, terror, conspiracy, uk, british, sabotage, airline, travel TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Gives an overview of recent complaints to AirSafe.com and steps passengers can take to avoid problems. A review of recent noteworthy complaints submitted to AirSafe.com, with a focus on delays, issues with unaccompanied children, lost luggage, and the fact that in most cases the airline is not required to provide any compensation. This conversation also discusses discusses ways to reduce or eliminate the risks of some of these problems. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show14.mp3 A review of recent noteworthy complaints submitted to AirSafe.com, with a focus on delays, issues with unaccompanied children, lost luggage, and the fact that in most cases the airline is not required to provide any compensation. This conversation also discusses discusses ways to reduce or eliminate the risks of some of these problems. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show14.mp3 Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:00:00 GMT 22:11 no baggage, luggage, complain, unaccompanied, child, theft, lost, stolen, compensation, insurance, airline, travel TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Provides advice for reducing the risk of having your baggage lost, stolen, damaged, or delayed. Also gives tips on protecting your laptop. Provides advice for reducing the risk of having your baggage lost, stolen, damaged, or delayed. This conversation also discusses specific strategies for reducing your risk of laptop computer theft. Additional resources include links to overhead storage bin risks, information about prohibited items, and a guide on how to file a complaint. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show13.mp3 Provides advice for reducing the risk of having your baggage lost, stolen, damaged, or delayed. This conversation also discusses specific strategies for reducing your risk of laptop computer theft. Additional resources include links to overhead storage bin risks, information about prohibited items, and a guide on how to file a complaint. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show13.mp3 Tue, 23 May 2006 19:30:00 GMT 11:04 no baggage, luggage, carryon, laptop, theft, lost, stolen, compensation, insurance, tsa, airline, travel TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Presents a overview of the the compensation that passengers receive as a result of delays and flight cancellations, with an emphasis on the differences between U.S. airlines and airlines of the European Union. This conversation reviews the the different kinds of compensation that passengers may receive as a result of flight delays and cancellations, highlighting the differences between U.S. airlines and airlines from the European Union. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show12.mp3 This conversation reviews the the different kinds of compensation that passengers may receive as a result of flight delays and cancellations, highlighting the differences between U.S. airlines and airlines from the European Union. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show12.mp3 Fri, 12 May 2006 18:00:00 GMT 10:48 no eu, european, union, united, states, delay, cancellation, bumping, compensation, airline, safety TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Presents a review of airlines that have not had a fatal event in over 20 years and how this relates to the level of safety of an airline. This conversation reviews the fatal event rates of airlines both large and small, and identifies some of the airlines that have not had a fatal event in the last 20 years. It also discusses the frequency of fatal events and describes how all airlines, even those without fatal events, remain at risk. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show11.mp3 This conversation reviews the fatal event rates of airlines both large and small, and identifies some of the airlines that have not had a fatal event in the last 20 years. It also discusses the frequency of fatal events and describes how all airlines, even those without fatal events, remain at risk. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show11.mp3 Sat, 1 Apr 2006 06:30:00 GMT 10:53 no eu, european, union, fatal, event, safest, airline, blacklist, airline, safety TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Reviews the decision of the European Union to ban or restrict 96 airlines from operations in the European Union. This conversation covers key details concerning the 96 airlines that are banned from operating in the European Union, the effect this will likely have on passengers, and further steps that can be taken by the world's civil aviation authorities to provide more useful information to the average air traveler. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show9.mp3 This conversation covers key details concerning the 96 airlines that are banned from operating in the European Union, the effect this will likely have on passengers, and further steps that can be taken by the world's civil aviation authorities to provide more useful information to the average air traveler. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show10.mp3 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 01:30:00 GMT 5:29 no eu, european, union, ban, blacklist, airline, safety, TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Overview of risks that air travelers may face from the Bird Flu virus. Reviews some of the key issues that may cause Bird Flu to be a major problem for air travelers. This conversation also reviews the case of the deaths of six passengers in 2003 after in flight exposure to the SARS virus. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show9.mp3 Reviews some of the key issues that may cause Bird Flu to be a major problem for air travelers. This conversation also reviews the case of the deaths of six passengers in 2003 after in flight exposure to the SARS virus. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show9.mp3 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 19:30:00 GMT 5:43 no child, travel, airline, unaccompanied, TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of the general rules that airlines have for unaccompanied children. AirSafe.com offers a basic overview of the rules many airlines have for unaccompanied children, and tips for avoiding many of the problems of travel by unaccompanied children. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show8.mp3 AirSafe.com offers a basic overview of the rules many airlines have for unaccompanied children, and tips for avoiding many of the problems of travel by unaccompanied children. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show8.mp3 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:30:00 GMT 12:46 no bird, flu, avian, influenza, airline, travel, TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis Advice and resources for filing a complaint related to your air travel experience. AirSafe.com offers basic advice for making complaints about your air travel experience and how to document a complaint to give you the best chance of getting compensation. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show7.mp3 AirSafe.com offers basic advice for making complaints about your air travel experience and how to document a complaint to give you the best chance of getting compensation. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show7.mp3 Fri, 17 Feb 2006 19:30:00 GMT 12:02 no airline, complaint, lost, luggage, compensation, tsa, faa TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis An exploration of the privacy and personal space issues centering on the display of adult oriented material on the passenger personal entertainment devices of airline passengers. AirSafe.com proposes a set of common sense guidelines that would address issues concerning the use of personal entertainment systems by passengers, with special emphasis on visual displays of sexually oriented material. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show6.mp3 AirSafe.com explores privacy and personal space issues centering on the display of adult oriented material on the passenger personal entertainment devices of airline passengers, and also presents suggested guidelines for the responsible use of personal entertainment devices. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show6.mp3 Sat, 28 Jan 2006 00:10:00 GMT 10:10 no in, flight, adult, personal, entertainment, ipod, video, audio, airline, air, rage TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of fatal events and other significant safety and security related events involving airliners in 2005 AirSafe.com reviews the 17 most significant airline safety and security events of 2005, including six crashes that killed all passenger and crew. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show5.mp3 AirSafe.com reviews the 17 most significant airline safety and security events of 2005, including six crashes that killed all passenger and crew. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show5.mp3 Mon, 16 Jan 2006 21:35:00 GMT 17:50 no airline, safety, passenger, accident, crash, killed, death, tsa TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of security related changes that will take effect in the U.S. as of December 22, 2005 This conversation reviews three major changes made by the TSA that take effect in December 2005, including allowing previously banned items inside the passenger cabin. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show4.mp3 AirSafe.com reviews several TSA changes that take effect in December of 2005 means that passengers will face increased risks due to previously banned items being allowed on the aircraft, but decreased risks due to an TSA increased emphasis on explosives detection. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show4.mp3 Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:35:00 GMT 8:29 airline, safety, passenger, carry, on, baggage, airplane, tsa, hazardous, material explosive pat down TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis An overview of what the average passenger should know about what items and materials are banned from aircraft This conversation provides a basic overview of what items and materials are banned from aircraft and what passengers can do to ensure their safety. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show3.mp3 Even four years after 9/11, many passengers still have questions about what is allowed on airliners, questions that AirSafe.com addresses in this podcast on on its web site. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show3.mp3 Tue, 8 Nov 2005 07:35:00 GMT no 9:57 airline safety, passenger, carry, on, baggage, airplane, tsa, hazardous, material TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis A review of the most popular questions submitted to AirSafe.com This conversation goes into some of the reasoning behind the answers to the top 10 airline safety questions submitted to the AirSafe.com. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show2.mp3 Of the many questions submitted to AirSafe.com over the years, these 10 represent the most frequently asked categories of questions. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show2.mp3 Wed, 2 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT no 22:54 airline, safety, passenger, accident, airplane, crash, faq TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis) Dr. Todd Curtis An honest and objective look at the usefulness of airline blacklists. This conversation is all about the trend of countries publishing lists of banned airlines and how those lists leave a lot to be desired. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show1.mp3 The US, UK, France, and several other countries have publicized lists of countries and airlines that are banned from operating in their respective country. AirSafe.com founder Dr. Todd Curtis explains why these governments have not gone far enough to inform the public. http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show1.mp3 Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:23:16 -0700 no 11:44 airline, safety, passenger, accident, airplane, crash TheConversation@AirSafe.com (Dr. Todd Curtis)