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Assistance and the Holistic Approach to Aviation Security
Aviation threats and risks don’t only affect high-profile commercial operations. In fact, in some instances the threats may be more acute for smaller aviation organisations, which can operate in more…

Are You Prepared When Traveling With Children Onboard?
A recent article in Travel + Leisure provided interesting statistics about how many children are flying on private flights. As many as 15-25% of flights from large charter companies have…

CPR/AED Training: Frequent Refreshers are Critical
TELL ME AND I FORGET, TEACH ME AND I MAY REMEMBER, INVOLVE ME AND I LEARN.” – BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. If someone collapsed in front of you in cardiac arrest, would…

Road Safety While on the Road
Road safety is one of the top travel risks for business travelers and crew members while at destination. Whether as a pedestrian, a vehicle driver, or a passenger in a…

Medical Advisory: Safe Sleeping, Best Seats and More Safety Tips for Air Travel with Children
Let’s face it, traveling with children can be stressful. Whether on a commercial aircraft or a private flight, one of the most challenging times is when a child becomes unwell…

Medical Advisory: What is the Zika Virus?
As the international headlines tell us, mosquito-borne diseases are having a global impact. Annually, 700 million people become ill with diseases spread by mosquitoes. Over 627,000 deaths were caused by…

Medical Advisory: Just How Important Are Travel Immunizations?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “progress towards the global vaccination target for 2015 is far off track “and WHO is “calling for renewed efforts to get progress back…

Are You Prepared to Manage a Communicable Disease within Your Flight Operation?
With Ebola and other communicable diseases in the current international headlines, it’s a good time for everyone to review the standard operating procedures their travelers should be practicing every day….

OSHA Update at a Glance: Workplace Safety & Cabin Crew
Enhancing Safety & Well-Being Through Training & Prevention In 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a Policy Statement to enhance occupational safety and health in the aircraft cabin by…