| SM4 Partner Feature |
| Focused IEP for Small Operators |
| Safety Assurance, a key component within the SMS framework, can be supported with an internal evaluation program (IEP). The Safety Management International Collaboration Group (SMICG), made up of representatives from national authorities around the world, posit, "No matter how small your organization, an internal audit will assess your processes and procedures and give you a level of confidence that everything is being done properly and your staff members are following your policy and procedures"... Read More |
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| ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT DATA |
| NTSB Targets Runway Incursions in Special Investigation
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| The rising rate of the most severe types of runway incursions at U.S. airports has the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) taking a fresh look at the underlying problems and recommending new solutions, with help from the FAA, unions and the industry. So-called Category A and B incursions—the most dangerous—have occurred on average only about 15 times per year over the past five years... Read More |
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AVIATION SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Clay Lacy Announces Second Year of Scholarships at Leading Aircraft Mechanic School |
| Applications are now available for 2017-2018 Maintenance Technician Scholarships from Clay Lacy Aviation. Now entering its second year, the Clay Lacy scholarship initiative provides funds toward tuition, tools and FAA exam fees for students attending the NVOC Aviation Center at Van Nuys Airport. Applications will be accepted through October 15 and awarded in November... Read More |
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| Unmanned Aircraft Systems |
| Integration of UAS: How the FAA is Striking a Balance Between Innovation and Safety
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| The aviation industry has always been fueled by pivotal moments, but perhaps the biggest milestone in its history is happening today with the emerging industry of unmanned vehicles, also known as drones. "We all have to agree that drones have fundamentally changed aviation, and have changed society as a whole," said Michael Huerta, the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)... Read More |
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News & EVENts |
| Events |
Sept. 27 – 29, 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
Learn More and Register
Dec. 5 – 6, 2016: Fireside Partners and National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Present Back to Basics: ERP Workshop for Aviation Businesses
NTSB Training Center – Ashburn, VA
Learn More and Register
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