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SM4 Safety Resource Bulletin
NEWS & RESOURCES FOR A SAFER AVIATION COMMUNITY
AUGUST 2016 | A Safety Investment Initiative of Global Aerospace
SM4 Partner Feature
Maximizing Safety and Minimizing Risk in Unmanned Aircraft Operations
The proliferation of UAS technology is expected to surge in the next several years as the reliability of autonomous technology improves and flight crews become more adept at reducing errors, collectively minimizing the risk of mishaps and improving the industry safety “benchmark” record. As the adoption rate increases, so will the likelihood of a mishap. Technology reliability with many existing UAS is highly dependent on the level of redundancy and the quality of materials/components... Read More
SAFETY DATA PRIVACY
Baldwin Teams with FAA, Mitre on Safety Data Sharing
Thanks to a new agreement with the FAA and Mitre Corporation, Baldwin Aviation can now act as a gateway for its clients to share relevant safety information with the FAA's Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) program. The ASIAS program connects approximately 185 data and information sources across government and industry, including voluntarily provided safety data... Read More
FAA SAFETY INITATIVES
FAA Administrator Talks Safety and Innovation at AirVenture
"The passion that drives pilots to fly here (Oshkosh), year after year, is the same passion that fuels so much of the work we do every day at the FAA," said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. "We're committed to making general aviation safer and more efficient and we're making a lot of progress. Collaboration between the FAA and industry is allowing the GA community to benefit from upgraded technology, lower costs, and higher levels of safety."... Read More
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
IS-BAH Training Workshops Available
The International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) is a set of global industry best practices for business aviation ground handlers, which features at its core a safety management system (SMS). The IS-BAH follows the structure of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Program and incorporates the NATA Safety 1st Ground Audit Program. For upcoming IS-BAH workshops dates... Read More
News & EVENts
News
Chris Proudlove, Global Aerospace SVP, Manager Northeast Regional Office & UAS Risks recently was announced as Chairman of the newly formed UAS Insurance Association, (UASIA). UASIA has been established to be the voice of the insurance industry in the world of UAS (aka drones). The UASIA is an industry group focused on all aspects of insurance, risk management and safety which involve manufacturers, operators and users of drones/unmanned aircraft systems in the National Airspace System for commercial purposes. The association is currently seeking new members.
Learn more and join UASIA today!

Events
Sept. 12 – 13, 2016: 21st Century Pilot Reliability Certification Workshop
Washington, DC
An SM4 Partner Event with Convergent Performance, LLC.
Pat Daily presenting this NBAA PDP Course.
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Sept. 13 – 14, 2016: Fireside Partners and National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Present Back to Basics: ERP Workshop for Aviation Businesses
NTSB Training Center – Ashburn, VA
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Sept. 27, 2016: Bombardier Safety Standdown – SM4 Partner Sessions
Hyatt Regency Hotel – Wichita, KS
SM4 Partners Event with Convergent Performance LLC and Fireside Partners Inc.
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Oct. 5 – 7, 2016: Humanitarian Response Experience: Notification and Family Assistance Training
Doubletree Hotel, Savannah Historic District – Savannah, GA
SM4 Partners Event with Fireside Partners Inc.
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Nov. 1 – 3, 2016: NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition
Orange County Convention Center – Orlando, FL
Global Aerospace Booth #2644
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