Aviation around the world is experiencing a period of unprecedented safety. In the US alone, there has not been a mass-casualty plane crash since 2009. That statistic is even more impressive given that there have been many incidents in the last 15 years that could have resulted in significant injuries and loss of life.
Category: Aviation Safety
The Future of Autonomous Aircraft: Insights From a Leading Authority
One of the ways Global Aerospace stays at the forefront of aviation and aerospace insurance is by continually engaging with the companies behind next-generation technological advancements. Based in Silicon Valley, Reliable Robotics is pushing the envelope on autonomy and automation in aviation.
Improving Aviation Safety Through Technology-Enabled Data Sharing
Aviation is an industry with an unwavering commitment to safety. One of the most potent tools organizations have at their disposal today is aviation data sharing.
Crucial Pre-Flight Checklist Item: Understand the Insurance Claim Process
As warmer weather arrives and we enter what is traditionally the busier flying season, it is helpful to consider what to do and what to have available in the unfortunate event of a claim. Knowing what to anticipate is beneficial to the efficient, expeditious and collaborative processing and resolution of your claim.
“The Claim Is for What?” Funny-But-True Aviation Insurance Claims
Flight crews are trained to be ready for anything. “Anything” can run the gamut from mechanical problems to in-flight medical emergencies to extreme weather. As many aviation operations and insurers have learned, that list should include animal encounters.
Aviation Data Sharing: Crucial to Improved Safety
Several factors play a critical role in aviation’s goal of continuous safety improvement. One of the most important is the sharing of incident data. This practice, which originated in simple observations shared informally within flight departments, has been enhanced by technology and the efforts of many industry experts advocating for its increased adoption. Today, data… Continue reading Aviation Data Sharing: Crucial to Improved Safety
A Conversation on Due Diligence
Using a quality management system (QMS) audit process is one of the best ways to determine an original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM’s) level of compliance with applicable regulations and whether it has moved beyond a prescriptive approach to addressing quality and safety.
Reducing Ramp Accident Risks: Training and Communication Are Essential
In the field of aviation safety, much of the focus is on scenarios where an aircraft is taking off, in flight or landing. Given the high risk of injuries and property damage in those situations, the emphasis on safety is undoubtedly warranted.
Are You Prepared To Handle In-Flight Medical Emergencies?
Few issues are as alarming to passengers and concerning to crew members as an in-flight medical emergency. With no way to get assistance from first responders while airborne, flight crews must be capable of delivering emergency care until the aircraft can land safely and first responders have arrived.
Foam Fire Suppression System Update
We started writing about foam fire suppression events several years ago when we noticed trends relating to inadvertent foam fire suppression system activations affecting our clients. These false activations caused substantial aircraft damage at the outset. In the aftermath, they fostered highly disrupted hangar and flight operations for many private and charter aircraft operators as well as FBO and MRO businesses.
Safety Update: The Case for Reconsidering Unpriced Exposures
When people think of aircraft insurance, what typically comes to mind is cover for accidents, hard landings and the like. In fact, most “technical” pricing of aircraft insurance uses only operational statistics and basic exposure data points (aircraft values, passenger numbers, etc.) to determine equitable premiums.
What Would You Do Following a Cyber Attack?
It’s a busy Wednesday afternoon when the IT manager walks into the CEO’s office with an ashen face. “We think we may have been compromised,” they state. It takes you a few moments to understand what they’re saying. It’s only the look on their face that makes you realise how serious this is.