‘Depression 29’ with strong winds and rain over the Klang Valley in Malaysia. Is flying in the rain and wind safe? Emily G from Quora asks the above interesting question. Five days ago, ‘Depression 29’ brought heavy rain into the Klang Valley in Malaysia. It lasted for over 24 hours and recorded 363 millimeters of …
What does IOSA certification really mean? Please read on to understand the stringent safety measures that govern the aviation industry. An Airbus A330 Flight Simulator Last September, AirAsia X Malaysia was officially recognised as an IOSA – International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit – registered operator. More stringent than the ISO 9001, which …
In recent years, flying has evolved with unprecedented safety standards. Captain Lim Khoy Hing explains how. Image: Travel 3Sixty According to a recent news article (2017 Safest Year on Record for Commercial Passenger Air Travel: Groups, Reuters), 2017 was the best year on record for safe commercial aviation. Though today, technological advances in aviation …