Safety Spotlight: The Inside Story Behind the Brand You Build
Building Safety from the Inside Out For charter operators, safety culture is more than a compliance requirement. It’s critical to the success of the organization and the foundation of how customers evaluate you. Inside your operation, safety culture shapes how teams communicate, make decisions, react to and solve problems. Outside, it defines how clients, regulators, […]
ASAP Case Studies for November 2025
Runway Incursion – ATC Communications Upon landing on runway 30, and departing the runway by D5, we contacted GND on 133.0, and they cleared us “take D and hold sort 26R” after stopping at D before the Runway. GND was talking to several aircraft and said, “[tail number], immediate cross RWY 26R”. Looking at the […]
Safety Spotlight: Measuring What Matters – Data-Driven Decision Making in Business Aviation Safety
The most successful business aviation operators are those who treat safety data as a core management resource. Information collected from flight data monitoring, internal safety reports, and audit programs provides measurable insight into both operational risk and financial performance. When used effectively, these data sources support compliance with the FAA’s Safety Management System (SMS) requirements […]
Valuing the ROI of Safety in Charter and Business Aviation
Safety as a Strategic Investment Aviation professionals understand that safety is not optional. But when speaking with executives, aircraft owners, or colleagues in other departments, the conversation can often shift toward cost. This is understandable. Any business must have its mind on expenses. But herein lies the problem. Safety should not be viewed solely as […]
ASAP Case Studies for September 2025
Departure TCAS RA Resulting in Near Mid Air Collision Departing KVNY for KPSP passing through 10,000′, SoCal Departure gave us a turn to the northeast, a frequency change to LA Center and called traffic in one radio transmission. As we were switching and turning, we got a very aggressive TCAS RA with a very aggressive […]
Helping Smaller Operators Navigate the Path to Part 5 Compliance
In business aviation, safety is the standard that defines operational excellence. Yet, for many smaller operators, meeting the same safety benchmarks as larger organizations can feel like an uphill climb. Large flight departments often have entire teams or managers dedicated solely to safety programs, while smaller operators may be running lean, with a smaller team […]
Understanding Illegal Air Charter: What You Need to Know to Stay Compliant and Safe
When it comes to private aviation safety and compliance are paramount. The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is committed to promoting the highest standards in the industry, and one critical issue we aim to address is illegal air charter. These non-compliant operations, whether intentional or due to a lack of knowledge, pose significant risks to […]
Safety in Every Role: Supporting Ground and Flight Operations Through Culture, Communication, and Shared Responsibility
At the ACSF we believe safety is a system-wide responsibility, not limited to the flight deck, but extending across maintenance, scheduling, dispatch, line service, customer service, and ramp operations. In collaboration with industry leaders like NATA and NBAA, we support a collective approach to safety, where best practices, effective communication, and leadership engagement are essential […]