Safety Spotlight: A Passenger’s Expectation of Safety
On December 17, 1903, Orville Wright flew for 59 seconds, and aviation as we know it was born. Later that same day, a hard landing followed by a wind gust severely damaged the airplane. This would be an accident—the expectation of safety circa 1903….one accident every four flights. Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge became the first person […]
Safety Spotlight: Advancing Culture Beyond SMS
Transforming Safety Culture: Beyond Compliance While Safety Management Systems (SMS) are important for managing risks and ensuring safety, they are just one piece of the puzzle. To achieve lasting safety improvements, organizations must cultivate a robust safety culture that goes beyond mere compliance and addresses deeper cultural issues. Understanding and Managing Organizational Culture Organizational culture […]
Safety Spotlight: Captain / Captain Pairings
Safe aircraft operation is a carefully choreographed series of activities starting before arrival to the airport and continuing through the end of the flight day. Just like an orchestra playing a concert, everyone needs to take their ques from a single conductor to achieve the desired outcome. The Importance of Knowing the Roles The role […]
Safety Spotlight Series: Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive SMS
In our multi-part ACSF Safety Spotlight series we looked at the remarkable safety transformation journey with Luke Yosca, Vice President-Safety at CSI Aviation and other safety professionals.
AIN Highlight Coverage of the ACSF Safety Symposium
We at the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) greatly appreciate AIN’s coverage of our recent Safety Symposium held in early April at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Safety Spotlight Series: Initiating Cultural Shift
In our continuing ACSF Safety Spotlight series we look at the remarkable safety transformation journey with Luke Yosca, Vice President-Safety at CSI Aviation and other safety professionals.
Addressing The Unseen Risk of Turbulence and Turbulence Related Injuries
For both private and commercial aviation, turbulence remains a persistent and unpredictable challenge faced by both crew and passengers.
Safety Spotlight Series: Unraveling Excellence – A Journey of Safety Transformation
The ACSF Safety Spotlight series will delve into the remarkable journey of safety transformation with Luke Yosca, Vice President-Safety at CSI Aviation and other safety professionals.
Aviation Mental Health: Embracing Positive Changes in Aviation Medical Clearances
The Mental Health & Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee operating under the auspices of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently delivered its comprehensive recommendations. As of April 1, 2024, the committee issued an extensive report addressing the critical issue of mental health in aviation. How about this: The recent report from the Mental Health & Aviation […]
Breaking Barriers: Advancing Mental Health in Aviation
For pilots seeking mental health treatment it can feel like a daunting decision – one that could jeopardize careers.