The Influence of Human Factors in Aviation and Beyond

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of human factors on aviation safety and innovation in cockpit design.

In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, host Adam Kress sits down with Thea Feyereisen, a Distinguished Fellow at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies and one of the world’s leading experts in the study of human factors and their critical role in aviation safety. Join them as they explore how understanding human behavior can drive innovation in cockpit design, enhance safety measures and reduce pilot errors. From the latest advancements in technology to the fascinating intersection of...

People in this episode

Host: Adam Kress

Guest: Thea Feyereisen

Topics covered

• human factors
• aviation safety
• cockpit design
• pilot errors
• innovation

Keywords

• aviation
• safety measures
• technology advancements

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