Sentences with phrase «major air accident»

The incident is Cuba's worst aviation disaster in three decades and its third major air accident since 2010.

Not exact matches

«Although passive safety systems like air bags, crumple zones and side impact bars play a part in reducing injury, only active systems like EAS can make a major contribution to road safety by reducing the likelihood of an accident in the first place,» says Ken MacIver, chief of Lucas braking systems.

The new E-Class represents another major advance by Mercedes - Benz in all these fields as the saloon marks the series - production debut of a series of innovative technical features which can not be found in any other car in this vehicle category - from the drowsiness detection system to automatic emergency braking when an accident is imminent, from Adaptive Highbeam Assist to the Active Bonnet with its reversible actuation mechanism, from the air suspension with electronically controlled damping to the trend - setting BlueTEC exhaust aftertreatment system.

In the case of a major mishap, the standard enhanced accident response system included in all models turns off the fuel flow to the engine, turns on the inside lights, and unlocks the doors after air bag deployment, so first - responders can see and reach occupants more easily

My firm has been acting for major airlines and aviation insurers in all fields of aviation law and particularly air accidents, passenger and cargo claims, litigation of aviation disputes, settlement negotiations, regulatory matters and commercial and finance transactions.

Acted on numerous accident investigations, minor incidents and major air disasters, including the Lockerbie investigation and trial.