aviation safety

[/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən ˈseɪfti/]
noun
segurança aeronáutica
1. The practice, measures, and regulations designed to prevent aircraft accidents and incidents, protecting passengers, crew, and third parties
Aviation safety is a top priority for all commercial airlines.
A segurança aeronáutica é uma prioridade máxima para todas as companhias aéreas comerciais.
2. The collective systems, protocols, and standards implemented to ensure safe air travel operations
Modern aviation safety includes rigorous pilot training and aircraft maintenance procedures.
A segurança aeronáutica moderna inclui treinamento rigoroso de pilotos e procedimentos de manutenção de aeronaves.
3. The field of study and professional practice concerned with identifying and mitigating aviation hazards
She dedicated her career to aviation safety research.
Ela dedicou sua carreira à pesquisa em segurança aeronáutica.
Aviation safety is a heavily regulated field in both Brazil and the USA, overseen by government agencies such as ANAC (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil) in Brazil and the FAA in the United States. In Brazilian culture, there has been increasing emphasis on aviation safety following industrial growth and expanded air travel. This term is formal and technical, used in regulatory documents, industry meetings, and public discourse about air travel quality.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flight safetyair safetysegurança aéreasegurança de voo
Antonyms / Antônimos
aviation hazardflight riskrisco aeronáutico

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
segurança aeronáutica
Standard term used in Brazil by aviation authorities and airlines
São Paulo
segurança aérea
Alternative shorter form commonly used in São Paulo aviation industry
Portugal
segurança da aviação
Preferred phrasing in European Portuguese
USA
aviation safety
Regulated by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)

Related Words

aircraft maintenancepilot trainingair traffic controlincident investigationmanutenção de aeronavescontrole de tráfego aéreoinvestigação de acidentes

Related Idioms & Phrases

safety first in aviation
maintain the highest safety standards
a clean safety record
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