In aviation, "safety culture" is a cornerstone of operational excellence. But it doesn’t exist in a vacuum — it’s shaped by the cultural, regional, and personal values that influence how people perceive and practice safety. Around the world, views on authority, risk, responsibility, and communication can vary greatly, and these perspectives directly affect how individuals […]

78th Annual International Aviation Safety Summit Through collaboration and sharing best practices, the International Aviation Safety Summit (IASS) remains the aviation industry's foremost safety event.  Held annually since 1947, it brings together up to 400 representatives from over 50 countries, including safety experts, industry leaders, and regulatory officials, to exchange critical information and propose new strategies […]

Through collaboration and sharing best practices, the International Aviation Safety Summit (IASS) remains the aviation industry's foremost safety event.  Held annually since 1947, it brings together up to 400 representatives from over 50 countries, including safety experts, industry leaders, and regulatory officials, to exchange critical information and propose new strategies for enhancing aviation safety. The summit's […]

Building on Flight Safety Foundation’s Seven Essential Principles of Aviation Safety Leadership, released in November, this webinar explores what it truly means to lead for safety in today’s complex operating environment. Leadership is crucial to driving continuous improvements in aviation safety, and executives and leaders at every level play a critical role in building resilient organizations that can anticipate risk, adapt to disruption, and sustain strong […]

FSF Free Webinar: Future-Proofing Aviation’s Workforce: Scaling Talent Without Compromising Safety Global air travel is set for sustained growth over the next two decades, driving fleet expansion and a sharp rise in demand for skilled aviation professionals. With that growth comes a major talent challenge: Industry projections suggest that, over the next two decades, global […]

Learn how original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are embedding safety management systems (SMS) into engineering, production, and supplier ecosystems to proactively manage risk across the full aircraft lifecycle. Aircraft manufacturers are increasingly prioritizing the implementation of effective SMS as part of a proactive approach to aviation safety. These systems are designed to identify, assess, and mitigate […]

About the Business Aviation Safety Summit Join us in Provo, UT! The Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) is a forum for the industry to meet in a collaborative environment to identify safety concerns, devise approaches to reduce risk and implement initiatives to improve safety. The summit, in its 71st year, is organized by Flight Safety Foundation […]

The Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) is a two-day premier event that brings together industry leaders, safety experts, and key decision-makers to advance safety practices in business aviation. Drawing over 300 participants, the summit offers a comprehensive agenda featuring expert panels, interactive workshops, and exceptional networking opportunities. A signature moment of the event is the […]

12th Annual Networking & Awards Dinner The Flight Safety Foundation Annual Networking and Awards Dinner is a marquee event, drawing 200 aviation professionals, including safety experts, regulators, and industry executives, to foster connections and collaboration across the sector. The evening highlights and honors significant contributions to aviation safety, featuring the presentation of the prestigious Gloria […]