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Safety Assurance monitors whether safety controls work as intended. Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) show how well  they work. SPIs turn complex operational data into measurable insight. They make safety performance visible, and that visibility is what allows organizations to make informed, timely decisions. Safety Performance Indicators — the pulse check of your safety system. What Are Safety Performance Indicators? Safety Performance Indicators are measurable metrics u

On October 1, I wrote about proactive hazard identification , the methods we use to uncover hazards in daily operations, before they...

The 2025 Annual Safety Review , published by EASA on 26 August, highlights a trend that often goes unnoticed: injuries to cabin crew and...

Continuous improvement is a principle that every safety and compliance professional embraces. It’s about looking for ways to do things...

In every audit or investigation, whether internal or external, routine or triggered by an occurrence, we ask the same questions: What...

MYTH: “Fatigue just means someone’s tired — they just need a good night's sleep.” REALITY: Fatigue isn’t just tiredness — it’s a...

Rivets. Fasteners. Placards. They may seem minor, but they’re among the most frequent findings  in SAFA/SACA inspections. And yes, they...

In a healthy aviation safety culture, the majority of safety reports should be voluntary — not mandatory . If most of your reports are...

This year marks 25 years since I first stepped into the world of aviation compliance  — a field that’s challenged me, inspired me, and...