Charter Safety Group Adopts Document Management System
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) and Web Manuals were recently featured in “Charter Safety Group Adopts Document Management System” on AIN Online. The new collaboration with Web Manuals, a digital document management specialist, is geared toward encouraging ACSF members and the broader aviation community to digitize critical operational safety documents. By adopting digital solutions, […]
Debi Carpenter Featured in Virtual Roundtable on MRO IT Systems and Compliance with SMS
Recently, Debi Carpenter, Executive Director of the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), was featured in an exclusive Aviation Maintenance virtual roundtable to discuss how MRO IT systems ensure compliance with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and other regulatory programs. Alongside Jason R. Starke, VP of Safety and Standards at Baldwin Safety and Compliance, Carpenter shared insights on the […]
Navigating FAA’s New SMS Mandate: Insights from ACSF President Bryan Burns
In a recent AIN article, Bryan Burns, president and CEO of the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), shared insights on how the FAA’s new Safety Management System (SMS) mandate for Part 135 operators will impact the industry. Burns expressed support for the rule, highlighting its potential to enhance safety across various sectors of aviation, but also […]
Bryan Burns Discusses NTSB Preliminary Report on Jamestown Plane Crash in Buffalo News 7 Interview
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its preliminary report regarding the August 5th plane crash in Jamestown, NY. The incident involved a Cessna 750 that had departed from Chautauqua County Dunkirk Airport (DKK) en route to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) to pick up parts and a mechanic for work on another company […]
Industry Leaders Are Working to Make Safety an Even Playing Field
The NATA and ACSF want to help operators implement SMS ahead of a possible mandate. See this article from FLYING to see how industry leaders, NATA and ACSF, are working together to even the playing field. Commercial airlines are held to strict operating standards as governed by Part 121, and if there are compromises or breaches, they […]
Got SMS & ASAP? FDM is Your Next Step
In the latest USAIG newsletter, the ACSF’s President & CEO Bryan Burns explains how SMS, ASAP and FDM work to build safer aviation operations and deliver value. As any C-level executive will tell you, they’re constantly measuring every piece of data within the organization, from financials to operational performance. But where’s their dashboard for safety? […]
ACSF Launches Member Assistance Program
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is launching a Member Assistance Program (MAP), a new aviation safety, coaching, mentoring, and training offering. “An ACSF MAP coach will walk each member through key milestones and include the facilitation of a just culture,” said ACSF president Bryan Burns. ACSF will assist participating members in building an effective […]
Prioritizing Safety in a Changing Aviation Landscape
Dear ACSF Community, In a world where global dynamics are continually evolving, it’s essential to keep aviation safety and security at the forefront of our priorities. As our industry adapts to changes, we want to emphasize the significance of maintaining a commitment to safety, ensuring that it remains a core value. Recent economic pressures have […]
Airshare Joins ACSF Aviation Safety Action Program
The charter, fractional, and aircraft management provider Airshare joins ACSF and its Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). The ACSF ASAP program enables Part 135 and 91 operators to participate in a voluntary safety reporting agreement with the FAA without fear of agency action. ACSF aggregates the data to track safety trends and shares these with […]
Malone AirCharter Prepares for FAA SMS Compliance
Ahead of the FAA’s forthcoming mandate for all Part 135 operators to implement an SMS, Malone AirCharter has signed on to use the ACSF’s SMS Tool for its safety management system. Jacksonville, Florida-based Part 135 Malone AirCharter has recently joined the ranks of more than 320 operators at the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF). Additionally, the company has signed […]