6-Mar-2023Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI) has partnered with WYVERN LTD of Nashua, New Hampshire, to make it even easier for members to start using a safety management system (SMS). In addition to a customized SMS software solution, the HAI SMS program now offers coaching by WYVERN for one-on-one assistance with implementation, evaluation, and validation. The program... Read more
6-Dec-2022Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation, the world’s largest traditional air medical operator, continues to demonstrate its commitment to safety with the recognition of the company’s “Fully Functional Safety Management System” by the FAA. Metro became an early participant in the FAA’s Safety Management System (SMS) Pilot Project during its initial rollout and was the first operator to... Read more
24-Aug-2017Source: Bladwin Aviation
Truth Data and Baldwin Aviation announce strategic partnership to provide Flight Operation and Quality Assurance (FOQA), Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) and Safety Management Systems (SMS) services to their fixed-wing and helicopter customers. “Baldwin is the leader in the SMS and safety world, and we are pleased to support their customers by providing them FOQA /... Read more
17-Mar-2017Source: Mentair Group
Sharon Grey and Nathan Predoehl, Principals of the Mentair Group, assisted Mr. Gerald Kosbab at the Heli Expo last week. Ms. Grey and Mr. Predoehl have extensive experience in quality and safety management systems auditing. Mentair Group, an aviation consulting group, has been following Mr. Kosbab’s efforts over the past three years to provide the... Read more
17-Jun-2015Source: PAG
Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the worldwide aerospace and defense industry announced today that the company will offer the entire Guardian portfolio of automated flight following solutions or safety management systems (SMS) from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada based Guardian Mobility Inc., (Guardian) a Knowmadics company globally. Recently... Read more
20-May-2015Source: EagleMed
EagleMed critical care air medical transport company has appointed Robin Welch as Program Manager for the Wichita area. She will lead the company’s Wichita-based Fixed Wing and Rotor Wing Critical Care Air Medical Transport operations in terms of public relations, business development, and service integration with the regional hospitals and emergency medical services for the... Read more
25-Mar-2015Source: Lobo Leasing
Asia-based helicopter services company, SFS Aviation and Lobo Leasing, a leading global helicopter leasing company, today announced the completion of a sale and leaseback transaction. The companies have agreed to terms on the sale-leaseback of an AgustaWestland AW139, giving SFS additional flexibility to meet the growing needs of its customers and supporting its international expansion... Read more
18-Mar-2015Source: Argus
ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is pleased to announce the release of the 2014 SMS Audit Results report. The objective of the report is to highlight those recurring deficiencies found in SMS implementation and execution. A view into the industry wide aperture helps aviation operators focus their efforts on common deficiency areas cited by auditors, and... Read more
26-Feb-2015Source: Guardian Mobility
Guardian Mobility Inc. (Guardian), a Knowmadics company, today announced that it has appointed Precision Aviation Group (PAG) Atlanta, GA, as a dealer. PAG will represent the entire Guardian set of solutions – including the G3™ an industry standard for Automated Flight Following, the G5™, the company’s unique, portable handheld satellite messaging terminal, and the G7™... Read more
10-Feb-2015Source: IHST
Using data from more than 500 accidents, safety experts from the International Helicopter Safety Team (www.IHST.org) developed seven safety initiatives for operators and pilots that would have the strongest impact on reducing helicopter accidents. They focus in general on pilot training, safety and risk management concepts, and maintenance practices. Install and use cockpit recording devices... Read more
5-Jan-2015Source: EagleMed
EagleMed critical care air medical transport company performed well in 2014, adding locations, aircraft and employees. During the year, EagleMed employment grew from about 400 to more than 475, serving at 30 locations in 13 states throughout the United States. The company added critical care air medical transport operations in Houston, Texas; Cody Wyo.; and Butte,... Read more
21-Oct-2014Source: AAG
Associated Aircraft Group (AAG(R)), the Northeast’s largest premier executive Sikorsky S-76(R) helicopter service, is proud to announce that it has earned International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage II Registration, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to safety and its Safety Management System (SMS). Certificates of Registration are issued by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)... Read more
25-Sep-2014Source: ARGUS
ARGUS International, Inc. has entered into a Sponsorship Agreement with the Public Safety Aviation Accreditation Commission (PSAAC), also known has the Airborne Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. The Agreement recognizes ARGUS’s support of PSAAC as the official accreditation authority for the airborne law enforcement community and PSAAC recognizes ARGUS’ as an official sponsor of the PSAAC‘s... Read more
23-Sep-2014Source: Argus
Professional Resources In System Management, LLC (PRISM) is pleased to release the enhanced features for its online Flight Risk Analysis Tool (FRAT) to align with the forthcoming FAA regulations for Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) Operators. The following is a list of those items being implemented ahead of the regulation taking affect: A method for documenting... Read more
10-Sep-2014Source: AfBAA
Ahead of this year’s African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) Symposium to be held in Johannesburg 14 – 15 September AfBAA has today confirmed the attendance of two prestigious Guests of Honour that complement the existing line up of expert industry panelists and speakers. AfBAA is pleased to confirm that the key-note speech will be delivered... Read more
29-May-2014Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation has achieved Level IV of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Safety Management System (SMS) Pilot Project in the 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station. Metro Aviation is the first and only organization in the United States operating under 14 CFR 145 rules to achieve this milestone, according to a FAA representative. “Level IV... Read more
29-Jan-2014Source: AMGH
Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH), a leader in providing air medical services throughout the United States, has engaged Baldwin Safety & Compliance as its safety management system (SMS) provider for all AMGH subsidiaries. Texas based AMGH, the world’s largest privately held air medical services provider operates through five subsidiaries: Med-Trans Corp, Air Evac Lifeteam, EagleMed,... Read more
