{"id":95097,"date":"2025-06-11T16:42:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T16:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/global-aerospaces-annual-jetstream-publication-offers-insights-on-why-aviation-ground-incidents-are-increasing\/"},"modified":"2025-06-11T16:42:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T16:42:07","slug":"global-aerospaces-annual-jetstream-publication-offers-insights-on-why-aviation-ground-incidents-are-increasing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/global-aerospaces-annual-jetstream-publication-offers-insights-on-why-aviation-ground-incidents-are-increasing\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Aerospace's Annual Jetstream Publication Offers Insights on Why Aviation Ground Incidents are Increasing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Morris Plains, NJ, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — <\/a> <\/p>\n

Aviation Risk: It\u2019s Not All in the Air<\/b><\/p>\n

As an aviation insurance provider, Global Aerospace assumes risk from in-flight and ground-based events. Up until the tragic January 29, 2025 mid-air collision above Washington, D.C., the U.S. had not seen a mass fatality commercial airline accident in sixteen years, which is a testament to the industry\u2019s efforts to improve flight safety. However, in this article we want to highlight that a significant portion of losses occur before an airplane has left the ground and an increased focus on ground safety is needed.<\/p>\n

The physical risks associated with ground operations can be significant and varied, ranging from aircraft collisions with other aircraft or vehicles to \u201changar rash\u201d that occurs during towing. And the data indicates ground-based incidents as a percentage of total events are increasing.<\/p>\n

Looking at 2023, global loss-adjusting company McLarens estimates that 64% of worldwide aviation incidents (excluding light aircraft) occurred on the ground.<\/p>\n

Our own internal analysis shows that ground claims are becoming more prevalent in the population of airline claims greater than USD10 million, as depicted by the following chart, which shows the change in the number of ground claims relative to the number of in-flight claims.<\/p>\n

So, while flight safety continues to evolve favorably, ground-based losses can benefit from increased safety focus. This encompasses incidents involving large ground handlers, near misses or runway incursions in airport runway\/ taxi environments and hangar foam accidental discharge events.<\/p>\n

Why Are Ground Incidents Increasing?<\/b><\/p>\n

Not dissimilar to other industries post-pandemic, aviation has been challenged by workforce shortages and a less experienced labor market. Climate change has resulted in an increased frequency of hail, lightning strikes, wind damage and flooding events\u2014an effect seen in all transportation sectors. And while increased traveler volume is welcomed in a post-pandemic recovery environment, many airports have outdated infrastructures that are not suited for associated airport congestion.<\/p>\n

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Note: \u201cGround\u201d is the period of time before take-off whereas \u201cIn Flight\u201d starts from take-off.<\/p>\n

The severity of claims payable by aviation insurers is further exacerbated by ongoing industry factors:<\/p>\n