Safety Spotlight: Who Ya Gonna Call? The Critical Importance of An Effective ERP

It can’t be happening! Our flight department has never had an accident! What happened? Is anybody hurt? How bad is it? As the details of your accident unfold, these and many other questions flood your mind. Disbelief gives way to the grim realization that there has been a major accident, and you must respond. Is […]
Safety Spotlight: From Compliance to Culture – Making SMS Work for Your Small Charter Operation

Safety Management Systems are currently considered the most effective and well documented aviation safety systems in use today. It is used not only in the aviation industry, but many other industries throughout the world as a way to enhance safety and reduce risk. SMS is recognized by The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), IS-BAO, The International […]
2024 ACSF Safety Spotlight Recap: Insights, Innovations, and Takeaways

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) spent 2024 shining a light on critical safety topics in the aviation industry. From mental health advancements to fostering safety cultures and implementing comprehensive Safety Management Systems (SMS), each monthly Safety Spotlight article provided actionable strategies and key insights for aviation professionals. Here’s a detailed recap of the year’s highlights, complete […]
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.