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The airline industry has something to brag about: 2017 was a record year in safety. There was not a single death from a commercial passenger jet crash last year. Even into early 2018 there were no reports of commercial jet accidents (though the Aviation Safety Network reports that 10 fatal airliner accidents worldwide claimed 44 […]

The deadly Southwest engine failure in April has prompted action by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA is now requiring inspections of General Electric’s CFM56-7B engines in a new air-worthiness directive. The ultrasonic inspections ordered by the agency are necessary because regulators fear that damage to the metal may not be readily apparent upon […]

The news surrounding chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the last few years has focused on the link between concussions and the development of the degenerative brain condition. As a result, concussion awareness has spread from professional sports organizations to children’s football and soccer leagues with the emphasis on recognizing and preventing concussive head injuries. But […]

You may notice that your auto insurance rates have soared in the last few years. You are not alone. Statistics show that auto insurance rates have increased at over twice the rate of inflation. Premiums reached an average of $1,427 nationally according to an online source. Consumer advocates have expressed concern about this trend and […]

Technological innovation in automobile design has led to increased safety for motorists. One key area of improvement is blind spot detection systems. Blind spot detection systems can help prevent accidents by providing another set of eyes for drivers when changing lanes. As this technology becomes more commonplace in newer vehicles, experts are hopeful that the […]