This text provides a foundation of `how aviation works´ in preparation for any career in the field (including regulators, maintenance engineers, pilots, flight attendants, airline and airport managers, dispatchers, and air traffic controllers, among many others). Each chapter introduces a different cross-section of the industry, from air law to operations, security to environmental impacts. A variety of learning tools are built into each chapter, including 24 case studies that describe an aviation accident related to each topic. This second edition adds new learning features, geographic representation from Africa, a new chapter on economics, full-color illustrations, and updated and enhanced online resources.

This accessible and engaging textbook provides a foundation of industry awareness that will support a range of aviation careers. It also offers current air transport professionals an enriched understanding of the practices and challenges that make up the rich fabric of international aviation.

Presents information on a range of international topics, with frequent regional examples that highlight cases and key geographic differences, giving the book a truly global perspective.

Topics cover a broad range of aviation issues, making it a relevant and valuable foundational publication for all aviation professionals regardless of discipline, eg pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance engineers, airport management, safety managers, among many others.

Uses a writing style appropriate to an 18-year old readership level to be directly accessible to high school/college/university students interested in a career in aviation, as well as transitioning professionals. Each chapter includes relevant and interesting examples, `did you know´ facts, and infographics to visually present snapshots of key data.

The 2nd edition adds new learning features, geographic representation from Africa, a new chapter on Economics , full-colour images and updated and enhanced online resources.