Runway Safety Addressed in GAO Report
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) last week issued a report to Congress regarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) efforts to combat issues relating to runway incursions and other runway safety incidents.
Advisory Circular Highlights Runway Overrun Prevention
AC 91-79, Runway Overrun Prevention, provides valuable guidance to reduce the occurrence of runway overruns during the landing phase of flight, which according to the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board account for approximately ten incidents or accidents every year. It provides ways for pilots and operators of turbine-powered airplanes to identify, understand, and […]
Air Ambulance Industry in the Spotlight Again
Aug. 20 —The tragic accident that earlier this month claimed the lives of a 15-month-old infant, her mother, a pilot, a nurse, and a paramedic once again draws attention to the unique risks of air medical services. The King Air crashed under unknown circumstances near Ruidoso, NM, on the evening of Sunday, August 5.
Flight Risk Assessment Tool Available
Aug. 20 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published InFO 0715, Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT). Developed by FAA officials, respected charter operators, and other industry representatives, this tool is designed to identify potential hazards prior to making a flight, and weigh the risk associated with each hazard. An operator using the tool must first […]
Associated Aircraft Group Renews ACSF Industry Audit Standard Registration
Washington, DC, September 1, 2021 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero) is pleased to announce that the Associated Aircraft Group (flyaag.com), based in Wappingers Falls, New York, has renewed its status on the ACSF Industry Audit Standard registry.
Baron Aviation Joins the ACSF and its Aviation Safety Action Program
Washington, DC, August 20, 2021 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (acsfdev.com), a non-profit aviation safety organization, welcomes is newest member, Baron Aviation Services (http://baron-aviation.com/) who will also participate in the ACSF’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP).
Air Charter Safety Foundation Launches Free ASAP e-Learning
ACSF Selects NATA to Revitalize and Deliver Online Course Washington, DC, August 17, 2021 — Effective today, the Air Charter Safety Foundation (acsfdev.com) is launching two e-Learning courses, available free of charge to ACSF members who participate in the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). The courses include Introduction to ASAP and ASAP Principles and Administration, and are designed to educate […]
ACSF Updates its IAS Audit to Align with SMS Regulations
L.J. Aviation is first to complete the new IAS Audit registration to align with FAR Part 5 and ICAO Annex 19 Washington, DC, July 28, 2021 — By the end of 2022, air charter companies may need to develop a safety management system (SMS) appropriate to the size, scope and complexity of the companies’ operations. That […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Announces Board Changes, Creates Advisory Board
Naor and Huff Join Executive Board, Officers Re-elected and New Advisory Board Formed Washington, DC, July 23, 2021 — Following its July 15 Board of Governors meeting, the Air Charter Safety Foundation is pleased to announce changes to its Board of Governors and Executive Board, as well as the new addition of an Advisory Board.
‘Fly Louie’ Air Charter Alliance Joins the Air Charter Safety Foundation
Washington, DC, July 14, 2021 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (acsfdev.com), a non-profit aviation safety organization with 260 member companies, welcomes its newest member, Fly Louie (flylouie.com). Fly Louie is a growing consortium of 200+ charter operators dedicated to increasing member growth and savings opportunities throughout the lifecycle of their businesses by leveraging the power […]
