Safety Systems (SMS) - SM4 Safety Articles & Resources
Preparedness Is Key To Combat Growing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Interference
Over the past several decades, GNSS has evolved from a convenience to a critical component of modern aviation safety. Today’s aircraft rely on GNSS for aircraft positioning and navigation, instrument approaches, surveillance and traffic awareness, terrain awareness and runway overrun prevention.
Safety Management Systems in Aviation Maintenance
There has been “much ado” about Safety Management Systems (SMSs) in aviation since their debut many years ago. A great deal of the attention has gone to SMS implementation in the Flight Operations arena, and it’s been a positive story.
The Modern “Water Cooler”: How Collective Intelligence Drives Aviation Safety
Who would have thought the humble water cooler would still be driving industry-wide progress? In aviation, progress has always been fueled by shared knowledge.
How Compounding Risks Drive Runway Excursions
Runway excursions rarely result from a single factor. More often, they develop when several manageable risks combine into a situation that leaves little margin for error.
When Risk Becomes Routine: Normalization of Deviation in Your Operation
Let’s start with a simple question: What’s something in your operation that technically “works,” but doesn’t fully align with your standard operating procedures?
The Case for Better Standard Operating Procedures
In July 2008, a business jet operating under 14 CFR Part 135 touched down long on landing. In its analysis, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) noted that, recognizing the deteriorating situation, the flight crew attempted a balked landing and initiated a go-around.
Airline-Grade Insight, Business Aviation Agility
For many years, there was a noticeable divide in how operational data was used across the aviation industry. Large airlines generated vast volumes of flight data and employed dedicated teams to analyze trends across their fleets.
The Case for a Business Continuity Policy
Among the most devastating of events that could befall a flight department is an accident that results in the loss of life. A corporate flight department is a close-knit group of people that can almost be considered a family, and the impact of a fatal accident is profound.
“My Aircraft!”
No one wants to hear a crew member shout “My Aircraft!” when they are the pilot flying (PF). Although it only happens when things have gone astray, it is something…
