14/03/2026
Episode 8 | Sarath Kumar Pachayil – Beyond the Runway: Uncovering the Hidden Crimes of Aviation
In this insightful episode of RAISE – The Rise of Remarkable Minds, we feature Sarath Kumar Pachayil — widely recognized as the world’s first Aviation Criminologist, aviation safety expert, and author of Aviation Criminology – The Genesis of an Era.
This episode focuses purely on professional insights from the aviation industry, where Sarath shares his early career experiences, challenges in aviation operations, and the journey that led to the creation of Aviation Criminology — a discipline that connects aviation science, criminology, and behavioral analysis.
Through a structured Q&A discussion, he explains how human behavior, psychology, and hidden vulnerabilities in systems can influence aviation incidents and why understanding these factors is crucial for improving global aviation safety.
The conversation also touches on the launch of his book during the Sharjah International Book Fair with Sharjah Police, his recognition including the Camel Award 2025, and lessons from real aviation incidents such as the Ahmedabad flight crash incident , Germanwings Flight 9525 crash.
This episode is a must-listen for aviation professionals, safety experts, and anyone interested in the hidden behavioral dimensions of aviation safety.
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