Ron Bartsch
Ron Bartsch is the Chairman at AvLaw Aviation Consulting in Sydney, Australia, where he specializes in aviation safety and accident investigation. With extensive experience in the field, he provides insights into aircraft safety, operational risk management, and regulatory compliance. His recent comments regarding the Air India crash highlighted the complexity of survival factors in aviation accidents, emphasizing that while sitting next to an emergency exit can enhance escape chances, it is not a guaranteed safety measure due to varying aircraft configurations.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Professor Ron Bartsch was recommending Australians should cancel travel bookings to Europe for the next six months when he said nothing of the kind.
Should I cancel my flight?
Australia· 2026-03-06
Ron Bartsch, Chairman at Sydney-based AvLaw Aviation Consulting, explained that sitting next to an exit door might help you survive an accident but it won’t always be 11A.
Did seat 11A save the sole Air India flight crash survivor? Not really, experts say
Canada· 2025-06-13
