Global Aerospace Welcomes Polaris Aero to its SM4 Aviation Safety Program
Providing Cloud Based Safety Intelligence for Safety Management Systems
Global Aerospace, a world-leading provider of aviation and aerospace insurance, today announces a new partnership with Polaris Aero as part of its industry leading SM4 Aviation Safety Program. Polaris Aero is an aviation software company specializing in risk analysis and safety management systems (SMS) that transform data into actionable insights.
Through the SM4 Program, Polaris will provide access to software subscriptions for its VOCUS Safety Intelligence platform—including FlightRisk, GroundRisk, and VOCUS SMS—to Global’s U.S. Vista Elite clients who are new to Polaris. Clients who are current Polaris customers will be able to select from available add-on’s such as FOQA/FDM, ASAP, Safety Culture Surveys, and more. Benefits are tailored to maximize impact, with scope adjusted to fit the unique size and needs of each operation.
“Strengthening safety means empowering our community with the expertise and tools to drive continuous improvement. As we expand to keep the SM4 program dynamic, welcoming Polaris Aero represents an important step forward. We’re introducing another way to access industry‑leading aviation software, advanced risk analysis, and SMS capabilities—empowering operators to move beyond reactive compliance and embrace proactive, data‑driven safety decisions.” said Dana DiPietro, Senior Vice President, Underwriting Manager.
Steve Bruneau, Chief Revenue Officer for Polaris, commented, “We are thrilled to be a part of SM4 and do our part to make business aviation safer. Our technology and services are designed to simplify, enhance, and seamlessly integrate safety into the various operational systems that enable organizations to function effectively every day. Our VOCUS Safety Intelligence Platform drives better decisions by the people who need it and enables a VOCUS Community of operators who can all learn valuable lessons from one another!”
Since 2010, the company has committed over $7.5 million to support SM4 and help its clients pursue higher levels of safety. Full program information is available on the SM4 website.