Russia Considers Retiring its Sole Aircraft Carrier
The Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier has suffered several accidents from 2009 to 2019, and has been undergoing overhaul and modernization works since 2017. The Russian Navy is likely to pull the plug off the repairs that are keeping afloat its sole aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, ending a
How to Cut Wildfire Risks with Aviation SMS: A Utility Guide
Introduction: Wildfire Risks in Aerial Utility OperationsWildfires pose a growing threat to electrical utilities, with aerial patrols by helicopters and drones playing a critical role in early detection and prevention.The Federal Aviation Administration notes that utility aviation incidents, often t
Russia’s K-278 Komsomolets or Mike-Class Submarine: A Tragic History
The Komsomolets is a classic example of a "system accident," where the catastrophe was not caused by a single failure but by the unforeseen and fatal interaction of multiple, smaller flaws across the entire system—in its design, its materials, its operational protocols, and its safety features.The p
