Research on Aviation Safety: Safety is a Mindset by Air Commodore Munim Khan Majlish is a fresh look at the concept of aviation safety challenging standard ideas about safety. In the preface to the book, the author demonstrates that the existing safety policies and procedures are adequate for ensuring safety in aviation. However, these policies and procedures are not properly practiced or implemented in aviation organisations.

Majlish's many years of experience of managing aviation safety has helped him develop the core ideas of the book. At the outset, the book provides a background in safety theory by shedding light on important models and frameworks that apply to flight safety. This theoretical foundation is supplemented with references to both old and new studies in the field.

One vital aspect about the book is that it presents real-life case studies and human stories to make its major arguments. Majlish uses real-life accidents to show how important it is to have a "safe" attitude. For example, he talks about times when good communication and the right attitude has kept bad things from happening. These case studies not only put the theory into real-life situations that people can relate to but also teach readers useful lessons that support the idea that good judgment is important for preventing or lessening accidents.

Majlish's work underscores the importance of ongoing education and training in developing a safety aviation culture. The author emphasises that safety is not a one-time lesson but a continuous journey that changes with emerging problems and technological improvements.

Majlish's work underscores the importance of ongoing education and training in developing a safety aviation culture. The author emphasises that safety is not a one-time lesson but a continuous journey that changes with emerging problems and technological improvements. He calls for regular training for aviation staff to refresh their expertise and instill a sense of vigilance and responsibility. Majlish recommends that training programs contain features addressing human variables such as fatigue management, stress management, and decision-making psychology. He argues that training can assist aviation professionals in developing a comprehensive understanding of safety that takes into account both technical and human factors.

Majlish calls for the transformation from a reactive to a proactive culture in aviation. He reprimands  the tendency of adopting safety measures only after an incident occurs. He redefines a proactive safety culture as a commitment to recognising, assessing, and minimising possible dangers at all stages of aviation operations. One of his primary recommendations in this approach is to implement comprehensive safety management systems (SMS). These systems enable organisations to systematically document, monitor, and address safety risks. Majlish discusses how SMS frameworks can foster accountability and transparency and guarantee that safety efforts are deeply embedded in the organisational structure.

The author concludes with specific proposals to redevelop a safety culture in the aviation industry. He argues for strong leadership commitment to safety, safety audits, and ongoing learning activities that involve employees at all levels. He feels that top-down support is vital for building a safety-first culture, and encourages leaders to develop a tone of vigilance and accountability. He urges the introduction of safety award programs to honor employees who have that mindset.

Tusar Talukder teaches English at Central Women's University, Dhaka. He can be reached at writing.tusar@gmail.com.