Our industry does a pretty good job of making Safety Management Systems (SMS) sound about as onerous as possible, but the reality is that the fundamentals of the SMS process are quite simple.  If we’d simply do a better job of communicating and understanding these fundamentals, adoption and engagement would be so much more enjoyable.  Let’s explore the fundamentals as we start 2026 and take the boogeyman out of the […]
As operators, we strive to continually focus on being as safe as possible.  In addition, as we consider the new FAA SMS Mandate, which is scheduled to be implemented in May 2027, along with other standards such as ISBAO and BASC, we strive to meet these guidelines by adopting SMS systems, various safety technologies, various training endeavors, and other safety-related procedures tailored to our operation.  But did you know that […]
For those organizations in the northern hemisphere, we’re at the start of winter operational considerations; notwithstanding our friends on the Canadian border or in Canada/Northern Europe who might already be knee deep in it.   As you look at the upcoming few months, have you leveraged your Safety Management System (SMS) to make sure that last year’s lessons learned are retrained and your team is well positioned for what mother […]
Business aviation operators are being urged to submit parking reservations and travel details as early as possible to avoid operational challenges at the Sint Maarten airport – TNCM. With a growing number of passengers entering TNCM and aircraft operating during limited daylight hours, advance planning is no longer optional—it’s essential. Early Reservations: Key to Coordination Operators are encouraged to send preliminary parking reservation requests even if all details are not […]
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