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Bob Baron, Ph.D

@bobbaron.bsky.social
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President at The Aviation Consulting Group, LLC. Extensive experience as a pilot, educator, and aviation safety advocate. www.tacgworldwide.com

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 04/08/2026
✈️ National Weather Service’s Aviation Weather Center debuted a new turbulence tool to help make flights smoother. The Graphical Turbulence Guidance Nowcast gives pilots more frequent, higher-resolution turbulence information to support safer, more informed decisions. weather.gov/news/260803-gtgn
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
cnbc.com
FAA clears smallest Boeing 737 Max to fly after years of delays
Airlines can finally start flying passengers soon after planes are certified, but it can take them months to work them into schedules.
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jacdecnews.bsky.social @jacdecnews.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
2026-07-10: Malta Air/Ryanair Boeing 737-800 (9H-QEU, *2008, #FR1879 LGTS-EDJA) safely returned to Thessaloniki Intl AP(LGTS), Greece after engine #2 failed during ascent at 16000 ft. Engine shrapnel penetrated a passenger window, causing severe injuries to a passenger due to sudden decompression.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
nbaa.org
Young Professionals: Developing and Practicing a Safety Mindset
Business aviation experts offered tips on becoming a vigilant partner in the industry’s never-ending crusade to improve safety. They also shared valuable perspectives on why incorporating a safety min...
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
businessinsider.com
The wreckage of a Boeing 737 cargo plane that disappeared off the coast of Pakistan has been found
The K2 Airways cargo plane from Pakistan, carrying five crew members, was recorded rapidly descending before losing contact.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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What Jaws Can Teach Us About Corporate Safety
Steven Spielberg’s 1975 film Jaws is more than a thriller about a shark; it is a case study in what happens when leaders minimize risk, ignore expert warnings, and prioritize short-term business press...
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
simpleflying.com
This Airline Was The Last Operator Of The Boeing 747SP
How can an airline keep an aircraft from the 70s operating into the 2010s? This is the story of Iran Air and the Boeing 747SP, a tale of resilience.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Industrial Accidents as a Result of a Poor Safety Culture #safetyculture #industrialsafety #safety #highreliabilityorganization
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Industrial Accidents as a Result of a Poor Safety Culture
Industrial accidents rarely happen because of one isolated mistake. More often, they are the result of deeper organizational failures that allow hazards to build up over time.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
The budget airline model in the U.S. is running out of runway
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The budget airline model in the U.S. is running out of runway
Spirit's bankruptcy as United and Delta fly high suggests there's more to success in airline industry than low fares, and failure isn't about jet fuel spikes.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
This G-200 crash just happened at La Romana, DR. No details yet.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Competency‑Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) is an ICAO‑endorsed methodology that develops and evaluates pilots based on observable competencies, not task checklists or flight‑hour accumulation. www.tacgworldwide.com/Competency-B... #aviationsafety #airlinesafety #flighttraining #pilots #cbta
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Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Training and Implementation
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
A video shows a passenger screaming at crew and passengers onboard a Delta plane before attempting to open the cabin door. The disturbance occurred on a plane that was on the taxiway in Atlanta on Monday. #aviationsafety
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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Measuring Safety Culture
Ways of Measuring Safety Culture There are several effective methods organizations can use to evaluate and understand their safety culture. These approaches provide insights into employee attitudes, m...
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
france24.com
New search for flight MH370 ends without breakthrough
Malaysia said Sunday that the latest search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 ended in January without locating the aircraft, 12 years after the jet carrying 239 people disappeared in one of aviation...
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
There are intoxicated passengers, and then there are intoxicated passengers who light up cigarettes in flight. Don't be that passenger! Note: This happened a few years ago on a Spirit Airlines flight. Quick action by a passenger and flight attendant!
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Be nice to your flight attendants! Flight attendants play a vital role in the aviation industry, ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of passengers during flights. Read more 👇 #flightattendants #cabincrew #cabinsafety #airlinesafety #aviation #flightsafety #aviationsafety
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Flight attendants play a vital role in the aviation industry, ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of passengers during flights.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
TSB Canada has issued an investigation update on last year’s Endeavor Air CRJ-900 landing accident at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Ontario.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Why Retraining Isn’t Always The Solution For Human Error #humanfactors #humanerror #aviation #aviationsafety #flightsafety
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Why Retraining Isn’t Always The Solution For Human Error
Introduction Human error is an inevitable part of any workplace or activity involving people. Organizations often respond to mistakes by retraining employees, believing that reinforcing procedures and...
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
cnbc.com
Southwest's profits are down 42% this year but it's the top U.S. airline stock
Southwest's stock has gained nearly 24% so far this year, more than any other airline.
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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
According to IATA data, the global airline sector will see a record US $41 billion net profit windfall in 2026, but margins will stay razor thin at just 3.9%. We look at the projections for the coming year. aviationsourcenews.com/airlines-pre... #IATA #airlines #airtravel #avgeek #Aviation
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Airlines Predicted to Hit Record $41 Billion Profit in 2026, But Margins Stay Razor Thin
According to IATA data, the global airline sector will see a record US $41 billion net profit in 2026, but margins stay razor thin at 3.9%.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
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jacdecnews.bsky.social @jacdecnews.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
2025-11-20: The NTSB released its preliminary report and added a CCTV surveillance camera stills of the engine seperation sequence. www.ntsb.gov/Documents/Pr...
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FreSch @fresch-dude.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
A plane carrying a delegation of the Minister of Mines crashes upon landing at Kolwezi airport in the capital of Lualaba District in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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jacdecnews.bsky.social @jacdecnews.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
2025-11-17: AirJet Angola Embraer ERJ-145 (D2-AJB, *2001) ran off the side of runway 29 on landing at Kolwezi AP(FZQM), DR Congo, and its tail caught fire. On board was a government delegation of ~20 people travelling from Lubumbashi, all of whom evacuated safely. avherald.com/h?article=52...
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
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Effect of Airline Stock Price After an Accident
Introduction Airline accidents, though rare, can have significant repercussions beyond the immediate loss and emotional distress. One of the notable effects is on the financial markets, especially the...
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
linkedin.com
Understanding the Concept of Safety: "How Safe is Safe?"
The question "How safe is safe?" delves into the subjective and often contextual nature of safety. Safety, in its most basic sense, refers to the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause...
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Flight attendants play a vital role in the aviation industry, ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of passengers during flights. Their responsibilities extend far beyond serving food and beverages... www.tacgworldwide.com/Flight-Atten... #flightattendants #cabincrew
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jacdecnews.bsky.social @jacdecnews.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
2025-08-13: UPS Boeing 747-800F (N613UP, *2018) flight #UPS61 from Hong Kong experienced pod-strikes on its 3rd landing attempt into runway 05L at Taipei-Intl AP(RCTP), Taiwan resulting in engine nacelle damage. Local weather consisted of very strong winds at the time.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Via Aviation safety Network- The collision between a Gol 737 MAX 8 and an MX vehicle on the runway occurred after the air traffic controller cleared the flight for takeoff without visually scanning the runway, according to a newly released investigation report. asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/476...
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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Delta Jet Diverts To Remote Military Airbase In The Middle Of The Atlantic - Airline Orchestrates Rescue
Delta flight DL-127 made an emergency landing in the Azores after an engine failure on July 6. Passengers were rescued after a dramatic diversion.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Current view
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
When a video is worth a thousand words!
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
cnbc.com
Frontier Airlines offers free checked bags promotion in swipe at Southwest
Budget carrier Frontier Airlines is offering free checked luggage and economy bundles that come with seat assignments and carry-on bags.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
I was asked if Denver Airport was named after John Denver.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Meanwhile, in Denver...
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
kdvr.com
12 transported after fire seen under American Airlines plane diverted to Denver International Airport
Passengers were evacuated Thursday evening from an American Airlines flight after a fire was reported.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Spirit, fresh from bankruptcy, is ready to take on the new Southwest, CEO says
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Spirit Airlines, fresh from bankruptcy, is ready to take on the new Southwest, CEO says
Spirit Airlines emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, meeting its target to exit in the first quarter.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
afar.com
Would You Rent a Bunk Bed on a Long-Haul Flight? Soon You’ll Be Able to
Who wants to go to Auckland?
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AIRLIVE @airlive.net · 12/03/2025
JetBlue pilot who was arrested at Logan Airport in Boston shot and killed himself airlive.net/news/2025/03...
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JetBlue pilot who was arrested at Logan Airport in Boston shot and killed himself
Pilot who was arrested last month at Logan Airport in Boston, shot and killed himself Friday morning.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
cnbc.com
Boeing plane prices could increase by millions with tariffs, says AerCap CEO
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly joined CNBC's "Squawk Box" to discuss how tariffs could impact Boeing production.
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FreSch @fresch-dude.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
EasyJet pilot suspended after A320 came close to colliding with a mountain as the plane descended towards the Red Sea resort of Hurghada in Egypt. An official investigation into the February 2 drama of Flight EZY2251 will include details of the incident.
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FreSch @fresch-dude.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil suspends the operations of regional airline Voepass. ANAC says that the decision is due to violations of the security conditions established by the agency.
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FreSch @fresch-dude.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Airbus investigating corrosion issues on some of its A220 passenger jets.
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FreSch @fresch-dude.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
NTSB issues "urgent safety recommendations," saying helicopter routes near DC-area airport pose safety risk. Helicopters should be barred from a four-mile stretch over the Potomac River when flights are landing on Reagan National Airport’s Runway 33,
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
I just had to laugh at this one!
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Trump calls Tesla boycott 'illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk
Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a "truly great American."
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
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Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
Southwest is getting rid of its policy for free checked bags, ending a more than 50-year perk.
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
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Bob Baron, Ph.D @bobbaron.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The Curry ruins another flight!
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