The public tends to take airline safety for granted. But when a serious accident or terrorist attack occurs anywhere in the world, people begin questioning how safe air travel is in this country. The issue has many facets, including the age and condition of aircraft, the quality of maintenance, and the adequacy of air traffic control procedures and equipment. Investigate this issue on the Internet. Then report the sites you consulted and what you found there. Finally, apply the critical thinking strategy you have been using throughout this book. State your conclusion and the reasoning that led you to it.