| SM4 PARTNER FEATURE |
| Emergency Response Program: A Holistic Approach
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| In light of recent corporate aviation accidents and significant world events, I have seen many business aviation operators look solely to an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) as a holistic solution to their needs. ERPs, while a significant component of a robust and effective Emergency Response Program (Program), are not sufficient to address a multitude of events that may impact an operation... Read More |
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INDUSTRY RECOGNITION |
| Call for Nominations: 2016 NBAA Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award
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| In November 2015, the NBAA created the Dr. Tony Kern Aviation Professionalism Award to recognize those in business aviation who embody the concept of professionalism. SM4 Program Partner, Dr. Tony Kern, co-founder of Convergent Performance, is recognized as one of the world's foremost leading authorities on human performance, and is widely considered the industry expert on professionalism. The NBAA is now accepting nominations... Learn more |
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| Pilot Training |
| Changes to Pilot Testing and Certification Set for June |
| A new approach to pilot certification and testing is coming together with help from AOPA and industry experts. Beginning in mid-June, the FAA plans to transition away from the current practical test standards (PTS) to the new airman certification standards (ACS) for private pilot-airplane and instrument rating-airplane applicants. To prepare for the transition, the FAA is providing information on its website... Read More |
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| Safety Certifications |
| HAI Names First Safety Standards Operators |
| HAI has announced the first four helicopter operators to be certified under its newly launched accreditation program of safety (APS), an audit-based system that focuses on mission-specific standards. The new HAI-APS is available only to HAI members who are currently IS-BAO certified or will be simultaneously pursuing both certifications, as IS-BAO registration is a requisite for the new HAI standard... Learn More |
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