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SM4 Safety Resource Bulletin
NEWS & RESOURCES FOR A SAFER AVIATION COMMUNITY
MAY 2016 | A Safety Investment Initiative of Global Aerospace
SM4 PARTNER FEATURE
How Many Flight Crew are Needed to Operate Safely?
The topic of appropriate pilot and flight attendant staffing levels can be a delicate, even emotional, subject. Virtually every business aviation leader struggles with answering: “How many maintenance technicians, pilots and flight attendants do we need on our staff?" Unfortunately, there are no “pat” answers, because there are operating variables in every organization... Read Entire Article

Drone Insurance Program

Global Aerospace Announces Insurance Program for AUVSI Members

Global Aerospace is pleased to announce the development of DroneGuardSM, an insurance program for members of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). DroneGuardSM serves the unmanned aviation industry across a broad range of applications and services, combining comprehensive coverage with risk management practices that improve customer operations, consumer safety and industry reputation... Learn More
DroneGuard Producer FAQ

FAA Safety Briefing

New Technologies for Pilots, Planes and 'Ports
The May/June 2016 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the rapidly changing world of technology and the role it plays in general aviation safety. Articles in the issue cover unmanned aircraft, commercial space operations, and how the FAA helps champion the power of technology in making flying safer and more efficient. Also featured is some of the possible pitfalls of technology, including its ability to distract and disrupt decision-making skills... Download Issue

Risk Assessment

EASA Creates Task Force to Assess Risk of Collision Between Drones and Aircraft
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has created a task force to scientifically and methodically analyze the potential risks of collisions between manned and unmanned aircraft. The task force will review all relevant occurrences including the occurrences collected by the European Member States, analyze the existing studies on the subject of impact between drones and aircraft, and study the vulnerabilities of aircraft... Read More
Pilot Training
Fatigue Management Guide Available
The Fatigue Management Guide for General Aviation Operators of Large and Turbojet Aeroplanes, presented by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and Flight Safety Foundation, is available for downloading on the Foundation's website... Download Guide
News & EVENts
Events

May 10 – 12, 2016: Cabin Operations Safety Conference (IATA)
JW Marriott – Miami, FL
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May 24 – 26, 2016: European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2016)
Palexpo – Geneva, Switzerland
Global Aerospace – Attending
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June 6 – 12, 2016: IUAI 2016
Charleston, SC
Global Aerospace Study Group
Attendees/Presenters: Simon Abbott, Jeffrey Bruno, Jeff Cassidy, Martin Cox, Diego Suarez
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