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 […]
The transition from internal combustion engines to electric drivelines is an ideal fit for ground support equipment (GSE). It’s a transition for which industry-leading GSE manufacturer TLD Group has remained at the cutting edge. While most of TLD’s contributions to electric GSE have been geared toward commercial airlines, they recently collaborated with fellow aviation equipment innovator AERO Specialties to benefit the general aviation (GA) space. The result – a dynamic, […]
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 […]
This summer, Polaris Aero hosted its third annual VOCUS Vanguard Forum. This VOCUS customer-exclusive event brings together the best safety-minded flight departments, FBOs, and MROs to tackle the most significant challenges, share best practices, and optimize their use of the VOCUS Technology. At Vanguard, in Scottsdale, AZ, attendees learned methods for connecting the dots between theory, regulations, and the practical application of safety through VOCUS. Vanguard attendees also had the chance […]
The FAAs ASAP program is an ideal initiative to consider when developing your overall safety program. By its charter, the goal of the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) is to enhance aviation safety through the prevention of accidents and incidents. Its focus is to encourage voluntary reporting of safety issues and events that come to the attention of employees of certain certificate holders. Enforcement-related incentives have been designed into the […]
Safety Management doesn’t have to be hard, and at Polaris Aero, we strive to simplify it for line personnel and safety managers. If it’s simple, everyone will engage, and if everyone engages, the organization and everyone in safety-sensitive roles will benefit from constant improvement. There’s a lot of buzz around AI in SMS. Many vendors are quick to market “AI-powered” tools without clarifying what the AI actually does, how it […]