After over a decade working in aviation, Aero Law Group Administrator Meredith Clifford is adding a new responsibility that is taking her interest for the industry in a new direction — one that brings visibility and style to the women who fill various roles in this field. Her new brand, Par Avion, was born from a simple question voiced among colleagues on the golf course: “Why can’t we find golf […]
Objective data coming from the aircraft! Great organizations manage what they measure! How is the aircraft being flown? Were there deviations from standard procedures? Was it a long landing or a hard landing? Most importantly, what can we learn from each flight toward improving our performance? Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) is the process of collecting flight data from the aircraft to identify information such as altitude, airspeed, heading, and […]
“I wish I knew that before I flew!” If you hear this in your flight department, it signals a real opportunity to challenge your preflight briefings and explore more effective ways of preparing your crews for their flights. The whole point of doing a preflight briefing is to address and mitigate issues and hazards before you fly. These assessments (generically referred to as FRATs) should inform you of what you […]
As onboard health and safety continue to rise in importance for flight operations, Aircare International is once again leading the way. The company has officially launched the Aircare Emergency Diagnostic Platform (AEDP), a next-generation in-flight medical platform designed to enhance diagnostic capabilities and provide seamless access to real-time care during flight. The AEDP replaces Aircare’s previous system, the Aircare Remote Viewing Station (RVS), by building on its solid foundation with […]