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 MoreAviation Bowtie Library - UK CAA →
Data Analysis
Runway Safety Hotspot List - FAA →
This 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 MoreAviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing - FAA →
The 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.
CAST/ICAO Common Taxonomy →
The CAST / ICAO Common Taxonomy Team is developing common taxonomies and definitions for aviation accident and incident reporting systems.
Read MoreRecommended ANSP Key Performance Indicators - CANSO →
CANSO 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 MoreIntroduction to Bowties - UK CAA →
The UK CAA provides detailed information on the bowtie method, how-to examples for new users, templates, and other valuable safety guidance materials.
Read MoreBowtie Methods & Examples - UK MoD →
The 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 MoreAviation Safety Statistics - FSF →
Flight Safety Foundation maintains an interactive web-based tool that permits users to review and tailor aircraft accident data, such as frequency and trends.
Read MoreAir Traffic Performance Comparison - FAA & Eurocontrol →
The 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 MoreAir Traffic Analysis and Classification System (AirTracs) - FAA →
The Air Traffic Analysis and Classification System (AirTracs) provides a standardized taxonomy for analyzing the factors impacting human performance related to air traffic management.
Read MoreICAO Annual Safety Reports →
ICAO annually publishes a safety report to document global policy and standardization initiatives, the status of monitored KPIs, current safety analyses, and the status changes to address safety needs.
Read More2015 IATA Annual Safety Report →
IATA published an annual report detailing accident analysis trends. This information aims to provide insight into cross-cutting risks and potential mitigations.
Read MoreAviation Safety Network →
Providing up-to-date, complete and reliable authoritative information on airliner accidents and safety issues
Read MoreGeneral Aviation Maintenance Related Accidents - FAA →
FAA report detailing the cause of general aviation maintenance related accidents between 1988 and 1997. This report documents the frequency of occurrence, and focuses on top causal factors.
Read MoreHuman Factors Analysis and Classification System - FAA →
HFACS is a human error taxonomy and process that provides a structured approach for the investigation of both accidents and near-miss incidents. HFACS allows for the identification of broad causal factors across a domain.
Read MoreA Practical Guide to Maintenance ASAP Programs - FAA →
The FAA developed this maintenance Aviation Safety Action Plan (ASAP) guide ro provide a simple, practical source of information regarding the development and assessment of ASAP programs for the aviation maintenance community.
Read MoreFlight Operational Quality Assurance Advisory Circular - FAA →
Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) is a voluntary safety program that is designed to make commercial aviation safer by allowing commercial airlines and pilots to share de-identified aggregate information with the FAA
Read MoreHazard & Risk Identification - ECAST →
Guidance materials developed by the European Commercial Aviation Safety Team (ECAST) explore the safety risk assessment portion of SMS. This document includes the bowtie method and diagrams.
Read MoreEuropean Human Factors Advisory Group →
EASA works to ensure civil aviation safety, through certification of aviation products, approval of organizations to provide aviation services, development and implementation of a standardized European regulatory framework.
Read MoreBoeing Statistical Summary of Commercial Jet Airplane Accidents →
Statistical Summary of Commercial Jet Airplane Accidents – Worldwide Operations | 1959 – 2014 provides analyses of commercial jet airplane accidents, causes, and related information and statistics.
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