SM4 Safety Articles & Resources
Empowered Pilots, Safer Flights: Closing the Feedback Loop
In business aviation, data has never been more abundant, from FOQA programs and onboard sensors to operational dashboards and automated alerts. But for years, one critical link in the safety chain has been missing: getting that information directly into the hands of the people who fly the airplane.
Strategies To Enhance Organizational Mental Wellness
Mental health and wellness are now gaining visibility, particularly within the aviation industry. If we want to see change in our industry, we must initiate it. We must make changes that are within our control to move the needle.
Is Aviation Safety Funny Business? A Serious Look Behind the Comedy.
Those of us who fly commercially are familiar with the trend adopted by seemingly all major airlines of adding a dose of humor to the pre-flight safety video to grab your attention about a serious topic.
Emerging Security Threats in Business Aviation: Activism and Down-Route Risks
Security incidents affecting business aviation do not need to involve violence to have an operational impact. A protest delaying crew movements, blocking access to a hangar or resulting in an unauthorized photograph of a sensitive client can all trigger reputational, financial or compliance concerns for operators.
Little Things Matter: The Lost Key of the Titanic
Ultimately, the story of the Titanic’s lost key is a call to action for aviation professionals. It underscores the need for unwavering attention to detail, robust systems to catch human error and a culture that prioritizes safety over haste.
Part 108: The Next Step in BVLOS Integration and Drone Innovation
As the drone industry awaits the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) forthcoming Part 108 regulations, the landscape of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations stands on the brink of transformation. These anticipated rules aim to standardize BVLOS flights, enabling more complex and expansive drone missions across various sectors.
Navigating Geopolitical Uncertainty Using Business Aviation
Bigger business jets mean bigger fuel tanks, longer trips, more border crossings, and bigger wallets! With an equipment upgrade also comes the requirement for a knowledge upgrade.
Giving the Hazard Log the Attention It Deserves
Safety risk profile. Hazard log. Hazard risk register. Whatever you call it internally, one thing is clear: It is a fundamental requirement in your safety management system.
Leadership, Accountability and Your Organization’s Risk Profile
Recent media attention has cast light on the unusual number of aviation system-related accidents, incidents and near-misses that have plagued our industry over the past several months.
