In aviation, progress has always come from learning, especially learning from each other. Pilots learning about approach and departure nuances at airports they’ve never been to, Maintainers getting a helpful tip from a fellow AMT, and Schedulers and Dispatchers learning about customs and airport services at a trade show or online forum are all examples of where the information sharing that occurs in Business Aviation is a real thing. This […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer in Europe brings vibrant skies, bustling airports, and a surge in air traffic. Eurocontrol’s ThinkNetwork Guide – Summer 2025 predicts a 15% delay increase at hubs like Paris and Frankfurt, driven by tourism, weather, and airspace transitions to Performance-Based Navigation (PBN). For pilots, dispatchers, and operators, precision planning is key to staying on schedule. These 10 expert tips, leveraging Eurocontrol’s latest tools and industry insights, will help you navigate Europe’s busy […]