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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are excited to present the ninth edition of The Strategic Connection—your exclusive gateway to the latest news, innovations, and success stories across the Paragon Network®. In this issue, you’ll explore fresh network updates, inspiring partner spotlights, and dynamic marketing features that highlight the people, programs, and collaborations driving the future of business aviation. From milestones to momentum, discover how our community continues to elevate standards and strengthen connections worldwide. Don’t miss […]
We’re pleased to present the seventh issue of The Strategic Connection—a look at the latest developments across the Paragon Network and the continued momentum of our valued partnerships. In this edition, you’ll find network updates, recent collaboration highlights, and marketing features designed to spotlight the people and programs shaping business aviation. Stay engaged with the stories driving connection, innovation, and excellence across our network. Click here to read the latest issue.
Safety management is about addressing hazards and reducing risk to acceptable levels. How we go about doing that is not always formal and with recent events, there is no better time than now to take a step back and assess the way our organizations operate safely. As noted, there have been a lot of highly publicized accidents in our industry in the past couple of months. It’s easy to waive […]