Editorial for Vol. 33, No. 4

Abstract

This issue of Volume 33, Issue 4 contains 4 papers, 2 review articles, 1 letter, 1 case report focusing on aerospace medicine and human factors. The first paper discusses the implementation of lightning warning systems in domestic airports, emphasizing safety enhancements and efficient communication. The second uses Analytic Hierarchy Process to assess community acceptance and human factors in Urban Air Mobility, highlighting the importance of medical transport, speed, and flight safety. The third letter-style paper examines the increase in panic attacks during air travel, suggesting better crew training and passenger screening. The fourth investigates the risk of recurrent stroke among passengers with ischemic stroke history, concluding that further research is needed for clearer results. This issue addresses vital topics in aerospace medicine and human factors, with no reported conflicts of interest.

Keywords

• aerospace medicine
• ergonomics
• pilots