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Quality System Oversight to Improve Safety and Operational Integrity: The Most Important Tool for Executive Leadership

The practice of quality system oversight is emerging as one of the most effective diagnostic tools for all aspects of aviation operations. From air carriers, airports and ground handlers to…

Posted on January 30, 2015
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Just Another Look… The Argument for Independent Assessments and Audits

Validating your organization’s efforts to assure safety and operational integrity. The identification and management of hazards affecting the integrity of your operation is a fundamental objective of flight departments or…

Posted on July 2, 2014
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The Security Management System is Coming!

Building in structure and standardization within a dynamic landscape Aviation security has evolved into a well-coordinated, forward-looking program, capable of assessing persistent as well as evolving threats. With Sept. 11,…

Posted on October 11, 2013
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The New Normal—IOSA and SMS

Best Practices for Safety Programs There is no absolute, never-to-be-improved-upon, standard for a safety program. We apply what works, what is learned, often as a result of an accident or…

Posted on June 12, 2012