A collection of robust bowtie examples developed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The example bowties include multiple scenarios for different types of aviation risks.
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A collection of robust bowtie examples developed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The example bowties include multiple scenarios for different types of aviation risks.
Read MoreThe Regional Aviation Safety Group - Pan America (RASG-PA) promotes harmonization and coordination of safety efforts aimed at reducing risks in the North American, Central American, Caribbean, and South American Regions.
Read MoreThe RSAG-PA was established in 2008 and supports the implementation of the ICAO GASP. This link provides access to the first exclusive safety report for the Pan American Region. It is based on safety data provided by ICAO, Boeing, and IATA.
Read MoreThis listing of airport hotspots identifies locations on an airport movement area with a history of potential risk of collision or runway incursion, and where heightened attention by pilots and drivers is necessary.
Read MoreThe ASRS database is the world's largest repository of voluntary, confidential safety information provided by aviation's frontline personnel, including pilots, controllers, mechanics, flight attendants, and dispatchers.
Read MoreFlight Safety Foundation has published seven bulletins devoted to different aviation safety themes: Airport Operations, Aviation Mechanics Bulletin, Cabin Crew Safety, Helicopter Safety, and Human Factors & Aviation Medicine.
Read MoreThe Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) system enables users to perform integrated queries of multiple databases, search an extensive warehouse of safety data, and display pertinent elements in an array of useful formats.
The CAST / ICAO Common Taxonomy Team is developing common taxonomies and definitions for aviation accident and incident reporting systems.
Read MoreCANSO developed 21 recommended key performance indicators for measuring ATM operational performance. These KPIs span all phases of flight and allow ANSPs to monitor specific parts of their system, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Read MoreThe UK CAA provides detailed information on the bowtie method, how-to examples for new users, templates, and other valuable safety guidance materials.
Read MoreThe UK Ministry of Defense and the UK Military Aviation Authority are jointly trialing the bowtie method. This site provides insight into their use of bowties along with sample bowtie products.
Read MoreICAO annually publishes the GASP to outline global aviation safety improvement opportunities and goals. This strategic plan establishes global performance targets and promote aviation stakeholder coordination.
Read MoreThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) Safety Report provides the industry with critical information derived from the analysis of aviation accidents to understand safety risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Read MoreFlight Safety Foundation maintains an interactive web-based tool that permits users to review and tailor aircraft accident data, such as frequency and trends.
Read MoreThe FAA and EUROCONTROL conducted a comparative analysis of ATM performance using a set of harmonized KPIs. This assessment identified opportunities for each Agency to optimize operational performance.
Read MoreThe Air Traffic Analysis and Classification System (AirTracs) provides a standardized taxonomy for analyzing the factors impacting human performance related to air traffic management.
Read MoreThis Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) article describes the monitoring of operational safety levels for aircraft operators. FDM means the proactive and non-punitive use of digital flight data from routine operations to improve aviation safety.
Read MoreDGCA has published an Aviation Handbook on civil aviation statistics which illustrate civil aviation data and a brief analysis on Passenger and Freight traffic, Aircraft, Air Safety and Human resources.
Read MoreAustralia has developed guidance materials for the development of flight data analysis programs by operators, and for CASA in the assessment of those programs.
Read MoreBEA provides the results of investigations including analysis, conclusions, the determination of the causes and/or contributing factors and, where appropriate, the issuing of safety recommendations.
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