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The Conversation at AirSafe.com Podcasts

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Airline Travel Issues and Hurricanes (video - WMV)

When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the Gulf or Atlantic coastal areas of the US, passengers across the country may be affected. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com reviews some of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches.

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Airline Travel Issues and Hurricanes (video - M4V)

When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the Gulf or Atlantic coastal areas of the US, passengers across the country may be affected. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com reviews some of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches.

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Airline Travel Issues and Hurricanes (audio - MP3)

When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the Gulf or Atlantic coastal areas of the US, passengers across the country may be affected. Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com reviews some of the steps that passengers should take if hurricane or tropical storm approaches.

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Crash of Spanair MD82: Comments from Capt. Patrick Smith (audio - MP3)

Two days after the crash of a Spanair MD82 on 20 August 2008, Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com interviewed Patrick Smith, an airline captain with a major US carrier and the author of the book "Ask the Pilot." They discussed several crash-related issues, including the quality of media coverage of the event, and provided some insights into what areas may be important in the ongoing investigation.

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Crash of an Itek Air 737-200 on 24 August 2008 (Video - WMV)

Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200. The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to Tehran, Iran. About 10 minutes after takeoff, the crew turned back to the departure airport and also reported some kind of technical problem, crashing short of the runway. There were about 83 passengers and seven crew on the aircraft, including 17 members of Kyrgyzstan's national basketball youth team. Seven team members reportedly surviv ...

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Crash of an Itek Air 737-200 on 24 August 2008 (Video - M4V)

Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200. The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to Tehran, Iran. About 10 minutes after takeoff, the crew turned back to the departure airport and also reported some kind of technical problem, crashing short of the runway. There were about 83 passengers and seven crew on the aircraft, including 17 members of Kyrgyzstan's national basketball youth team. Seven team members reportedly surviv ...

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Crash of an Itek Air 737-200 on 24 August 2008 (audio - MP3)

Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving an Itek Air 737-200. The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to Tehran, Iran. About 10 minutes after takeoff, the crew turned back to the departure airport and also reported some kind of technical problem, crashing short of the runway. There were about 83 passengers and seven crew on the aircraft, including 17 members of Kyrgyzstan's national basketball youth team. Seven team members reportedly surviv ...

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Crash of Spanair MD82 on 20 August 2008 (Video - M4V)

Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 which crashed in Madrid, Spain on 20 August 2008 shortly after taking off on a scheduled domestic flight to Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. There were 162 passengers and 10 crew members on board, and 153 of the 172 occupants were killed.

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Crash of Spanair MD82 on 20 August 2008 (Video - M4V)

Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 which crashed in Madrid, Spain on 20 August 2008 shortly after taking off on a scheduled domestic flight to Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. There were 162 passengers and 10 crew members on board, and 153 of the 172 occupants were killed.

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Crash of Spanair MD82 on 20 August 2008 (audio - MP3)

Dr. Todd Curtis discusses the fatal event involving a Spanair MD82 which crashed in Madrid, Spain on 20 August 2008 shortly after taking off on a scheduled domestic flight to Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. There were 162 passengers and 10 crew members on board, and 153 of the 172 occupants were killed.

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Secrets of AirSafe.com: Dealing with Legal and Social Realities (audio - MP3)

Dr. Todd Curtis discusses how the laws of the U.S., particularly those dealing with free speech and copyright protection, have allowed AirSafe.com and other sites to flourish, and also how the availability of a variety of free services have allowed all who are online to be much more creative when it comes to producing and consuming online content.

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Dr. Todd Curtis on the Discovery Channel (audio - MP3)

This show features a segment from the the Discovery Channel series "Survive This!" That segment featured the 21 September 2005 landing gear event involving a jetBlue A320 near Los Angeles. During the clip, Dr. Todd Curtis explains some of the factors that led to a dramatic, but safe end of the flight. The series "Survive This!" ran for one year during the 2007 season

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Interview with Amanda Ripley, Author of "The Unthinkable" (audio - MP3)

This show features an interview with Time Magazine senior writer Amanda Ripley, Author of the book "The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes And Why." Amanda has traveled the world, writing about and studying a number of disasters, including the attacks of 9/11, and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. She currently covers both risk and homeland security issues for Time Magazine.

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Investigation Update for the Qantas 747 Decompression Event of 25 July 2008 (audio - MP3)

Dr. Todd Curtis reviews information from provided by Australian investigators that points to a aircraft systems failure as a possible cause of the explosive decompression event. Also, fear of flying expert Capt. Tom Bunn discusses the media's response to this incident.

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Secrets of AirSafe.com: Key Technology Trends and How They Are Used (audio - MP3)

AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis discusses key online technological innovations, including search engines, blogs, and subscription services, that have influenced how AirSafe.com changed over time to accommodate the needs of the audience.

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In-Flight Emergency Involving a Qantas 747-400 Near Manila on 25 July 2008 (video - WMV)

AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila. Dr. Curtis also discusses possible causes of the event, as well as selected previous episodes where an airliner had a decompression event coupled with a loss of part of the fuselage.

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In-Flight Emergency Involving a Qantas 747-400 Near Manila on 25 July 2008 (video - M4V)

AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila. Dr. Curtis also discusses possible causes of the event, as well as selected previous episodes where an airliner had a decompression event coupled with a loss of part of the fuselage.

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In-Flight Emergency Involving a Qantas 747-400 Near Manila on 25 July 2008 (audio - MP3)

AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis reviews the initial information about a Qantas rapid decompression event over the Pacific Ocean which led to a diversion to Manila. Dr. Curtis also discusses possible causes of the event, as well as selected previous episodes where an airliner had a decompression event coupled with a loss of part of the fuselage.

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Secrets of AirSafe.com:A How-to Guide on Becoming an Internationally Recognized Expert (audio - MP3)

AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis talks about how he has been able to get interviewed by major national and international news media organizations, and he describes how he used his experiences, credentials, and published works to attract the attention of producers and editors at newspapers, magazines, and television.

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Secrets of AirSafe.com: How Visitors Use the Site (audio - MP3)

AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis shares his observations of how visitors use the site, and how these traffic pattern continues to influence the content of the site. Research on media behavior around plane crashes, especially the events reported by the New York Times, was the basis of the original design of the site. After the site's launch, visitor traffic patterns and visitor feedback became the key factors that influenced site design and site content.

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Secrets of AirSafe.com: Online Resources and Content Guidelines (audio - MP3)

AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis discussed some of the key Internet resources that have made it possible to build and maintain an audience, and how those resources have changed over the years. In addition, he'll also talk about the criteria and guidelines that determine what kind of information shows up in the site.

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Introducing the Secrets of AirSafe.com (audio - MP3)

AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curits reflects on the 12 years that AirSafe.com has been in operation, and introduces the "secrets" of AirSafe.com, which are the tools, insights, and lessons learned that have been key to the development of the site and its audience.

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Crash of Patagonia Airlines Cessna Caravan in Chile on 7 June 2008 (video - WMV)

This show features an Al-Jazeera broadcast of the recovery of the surviving passengers four days after the crash. The only death was to the pilot, who died two days after the crash.

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Crash of Patagonia Airlines Cessna Caravan in Chile on 7 June 2008 (video - M4V)

This show features an Al-Jazeera broadcast of the recovery of the surviving passengers four days after the crash. The only death was to the pilot, who died two days after the crash.

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Crash of Patagonia Airlines Cessna Caravan in Chile on 7 June 2008 (audio - MP3)

This show features an Al-Jazeera broadcast of the recovery of the surviving passengers four days after the crash. The only death was to the pilot, who died two days after the crash.

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Crash of a TACA Airbus A320 at Tegucigalpa, Honduras on May 30th, 2008 (video - WMV)

The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from San Salvador, El Salvador, to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The aircraft landed, overran the runway, went down an embankment, and struck several vehicles. One of the six crew members and two of the 118 passengers were killed. Two people outside the aircraft were also killed.

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Crash of a TACA Airbus A320 at Tegucigalpa, Honduras on May 30th, 2008 (video - MP4)

The aircraft was on a scheduled international flight from San Salvador, El Salvador, to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The aircraft landed, overran the runway, went down an embankment, and struck several vehicles. One of the six crew members and two of the 118 passengers were killed. Two people outside the aircraft were also killed.

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The Roots of Fear of Flying with Capt. Tom Bunn and Lisa Hauptner (audio - MP3)

This show features two pioneers in the treatment of fear of flying, Captain Tom Bunn and Lisa Hauptner of SOAR fear of flying organization. These two experts, who are both trained therapists, reveal a number of surprising facts about fear of flying, including the roots of fear of flying and the fact that the fear is often only indirectly related to flying.

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Crash of a TACA Airbus A320 at Tegucigalpa, Honduras on May 30th, 2008 (audio - MP3)

This initial report on the crash of a TACA A320 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The aircraft ran off the runway and hit several cars on a nearby road. Early media reports indicate that two passengers and the captain were killed, as well as an occupant in a car hit by the aircraft. This was the first fatal jet airliner event for TACA.

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AAIB Investigation of British Airways 777 Crash 17 Jan 2008: Update 4 (video - 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.

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AAIB Investigation of British Airways 777 Crash 17 Jan 2008: Update 4 (video - MP4)

Fourth 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 during the week of 11 May 2008, and focuses on analyses of the fuel system.

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Fear of Flying - A Basic Overview (audio - MP3)

Fear of flying is a complex psychological issue, one that has been made more complex by the security concerns of the last few years. There are many books, videos, and other resources that deal with the fear of flying, so deciding what may work for you may be a difficult process. This podcast, and the resources at AirSafe.com, provides passengers with some insights into fear of flying and some suggestions as to what to do about it.

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Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 4 (audio - MP3)

Fourth 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 during the week of 11 May 2008, and focuses on analyses of the fuel system.

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Interview on the Radio America Show 'The Gregg Knapp Experience' - 14 April 2008 (audio - 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.

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Interview on the BBC Show 'The World Today' - 7 April 2008 (audio - 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.

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Interview on the Don Shelby Show on WCCO Radio in Minneapolis - 7 April 2008 (audio - 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.

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Interview on the Ankarlo Morning Show on KTAR Radio in Phoenix - 3 April 2008 (audio - 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.

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The A Discussion of Concerns After a String of Airline Safety Events - 1 April 2008 (audio - 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.

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The FAA Inspection Process and Southwest Airlines - 28 March 2008 (video - 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 pas ...

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The FAA Inspection Process and Southwest Airlines - 28 March 2008 (video - 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 pas ...

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The FAA Inspection Process and Southwest Airlines - 28 March 2008 (audio - 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 pas ...

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Interview with Airline Pilot Patrick Smith, Author of the Book 'Ask the Pilot' - 5 March 2008 (audio - 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.

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Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 3 (audio - 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.

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Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 3 (video - 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.

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Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 3 (audio - 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.

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Things You Should Not Bring On Board - 13 February 2008 (video - 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.

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Things You Should Not Bring On Board - 13 February 2008 (video - 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.

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Things You Should Not Bring On Board - 13 February 2008 (audio - 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.

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Interview with Kate Hanni of the Coalition for an Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights - 5 February 2008 (audio - 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.

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Interview with Mike Blanchard of Calgary Today CHQR AM 770 on 16 January 2008, Plus Remembering the Challenger Disaster 22 Years Later (audio - 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.

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Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 2 (video - 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.

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Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 2 (video - 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.

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Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 2 (audio - 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.

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Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 1 (video - 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.

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Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 1 (video - 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.

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Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 Update 1 (audio - 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.

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Aircraft Incident Involving Senator Barack Obama on 12 January 2008 (video- 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.

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Crash of a British Airways 777 in London 17 January 2008 (audio - MP3)

Initial report of a non-fatal accident at London's Heathrow Airport involving a British Airways 777

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Aircraft Incident Involving Senator Barack Obama on 12 January 2008 (audio - 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.

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Turbulence Event on an Air Canada A319 Flight on 10 January 2008 (video - MP4)

Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews a possible turbulence event that injured several passengers and crew members.

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Turbulence Event on an Air Canada A319 Flight on 10 January 2008 (video - WMV)

Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews a possible turbulence event that injured several passengers and crew members.

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Aircraft Incident Involving Senator Barack Obama on 12 January 2008 (video - 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.

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Turbulence Event on an Air Canada A319 Flight on 10 January 2008 (audio - MP3)

Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation reviews a possible turbulence event that injured several passengers and crew members.

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Accident Updates for Events in Venezuela and Iran (video - MP4): January 6, 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.

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Accident Updates for Events in Venezuela and Iran (video - WMV): January 6, 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.

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Accident Updates for Events in Venezuela and Iran (audio - MP3): January 6, 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.

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AirSafe.com Year in Review (video - MP4): 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.

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AirSafe.com Year in Review (video - WMV): 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.

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AirSafe.com Year in Review (audio - MP3): 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.

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Evacuation Issues (video - MP4): Lessons from the Crash of an Air France A340 in Toronto, Canada 2 August 2005 (video - 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.

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Evacuation Issues (video - WMV): Lessons from the Crash of an Air France A340 in Toronto, Canada 2 August 2005 (video - 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.

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Evacuation Issues (MP3): 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.

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Aircraft Crash Positions (video - 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.

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Aircraft Crash Positions (video - 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.

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Aircraft Crash Positions (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.

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The Crash of Atlasjet MD83 on 30 November 2007 (video - WMV)

Dr. Todd Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation provides an overview of the 30 November 2007 fatal event involving Atlasjet of Turkey.

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Overview of the 30 November 2007 Fatal Event Involving Atlasjet of Turkey

Dr. Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation provides an overview of the 30 November 2007 fatal event involving Atlasjet of Turkey.

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Overview of the 30 November 2007 Fatal Event Involving Atlasjet of Turkey

Dr. Curtis of the AirSafe.com Foundation provides an overview of the 30 November 2007 fatal event involving Atlasjet of Turkey.

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Interview on the Don Shelby Show on WCCO Radio on November 26, 2007 concerning a crash of a Cirrus SR22 aircraft

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The AirSafe.com Foundation and the One Laptop Per Child Project

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Minnesota Public Radio interview on November 16, 2007 concerning a GAO report about airport security vulnerabilities.

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.

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Interview the Voice of America on November 6, 2007 Concerning Airline Safety Issues in Africa.

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.

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Interview the BBC on October 30, 2007 Concerning Problems with Abandoned Airliners in Nigeria.

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.

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Interview with Jearlyn Steele of WCCO Radio January 21, 2007

This interview covered a variety of aviation safety and security topics with an emphasis on TSA issues.

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MSNBC Interview with Dr. Todd Curtis About Airborne Disease Risks

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.

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NASA Refuses to Release Research Results October 22, 2007

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.

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CNN Interview with Dr. Todd Curtis August 29, 2007

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.

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AirSafe.com Year in Review in Video - 2006

AirSafe.com reviews the most significant airline safety and security events of 2006, including five airliner crashes that killed every passenger. Slide presentation.

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Year in Review - 2006

AirSafe.com reviews the most significant airline safety and security events of 2006, including five airliner crashes that killed every passenger.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #16 - An Update to Things You Should Not Bring On Board

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.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #15 for August 11, 2006 - British Authorities Foil Plot to Sabotage 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.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #14 for June 28, 2006 - Highlights of Recent Complaints

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.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #13 for May 23, 2006 - Baggage Basics for Checked and Carry-on Items

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.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #12 for May 12, 2006 - Flight Delays and Overbookings

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.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #11 for April 1, 2006 - The Safest Airlines in the World

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.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #10 for March 24, 2006 - The European Union Bans 96 Airlines

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.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #9 for March 21, 2006 - Bird Flu Risks for Air Travelers

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.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #8 for March 20, 2006 - Airline Rules 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.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #7 for February 16, 2006 - How to Make a Successful Air Travel Complaint

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.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #6 for January 27, 2006 - Guidelines for Using Personal Audio and Visual Devices

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.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #5 for January 16, 2006 - Significant Aviation Safety and Security Events for 2005

AirSafe.com reviews the 17 most significant airline safety and security events of 2005, including six crashes that killed all passenger and crew.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #4 - TSA Changes for December 2005

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.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #3 - Things You Should Not Bring On Board

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.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #2 - Top 10 Airline Safety Questions

Of the many questions submitted to AirSafe.com over the years, these 10 represent the most frequently asked categories of questions.

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The Conversation at AirSafe.com #1 - Airline Blacklists

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.

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