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Strix and the Portuguese Air Force Sign Protocol for "Bird Safe" Project In a significant step forward for aviation safety, Strix and the Força Aérea Portuguesa | Portuguese Air Force proudly announce the signing of a protocol for the pilot project known as "Project Bird Safe". This pioneering initiative aims to drastically reduce the risk of bird strike incidents, a critical concern in aviation safety. "Project Bird Safe" focuses on the configuration and adaptation of the Birdtrack® system, an innovative approach designed to enhance safety during aircraft take-off and landing phases within the aeronautical environment. The project's goal is not only to mitigate the risks associated with bird strikes but also to set a new standard in aviation safety protocols. The collaboration between Strix and the Força Aérea Portuguesa | Portuguese Air Force marks a landmark moment in the commitment to aviation safety. By leveraging the advanced capabilities of the Birdtrack® system, "Project Bird Safe" aims to provide a safer flying environment for both military and civilian aircraft, thereby protecting wildlife and ensuring the safety of air operations. This protocol signifies a major step forward in the use of Birdtrack® technology to address long-standing safety challenges in aviation. Both parties express their commitment to the success of the "Project Bird Safe" pilot and to the future of safer skies. For further information, please contact Nuno Marques da Silva #airports #aviation #birdstrike #safety #segurançaoperacional #aviaçãocivil #aviação #lisbonairport #airlines

OTD in 2017: The UK Airprox Board discuss Human Factors (HF) aspects to an airprox off Aberdeen involving two North Sea offshore helicopters. https://lnkd.in/eWCRmEf #aviationsafety #flightsafety #helicopter #humanfactors

Smith Myers ARTEMIS has been in active service saving lives around the world since 2017 with the lead customer The Royal Norwegian Airforce on their Leonardo AW101 Search & Rescue Helicopter Program. The growing global customer base includes programmes in the UK, Europe, North America, South America, and the Middle East.  Check out how together with Leonardo Helicopters we have delivered Smith Myers ARTEMIS "... a game-changing mobile phone locator system that can pinpoint a missing person from just their phone’s signal. This allows crews to fly above adverse weather – rather than conduct search patterns close to the ground – with the locator system on, quickly locate a person and send them a text message that they are on their way. What used to take several hours can now take a fraction of that time, increasing the chances of survival for the missing person and freeing up the crew and helicopter for additional missions." Leonardo, Forsvaret - Norwegian Armed Forces #sar #searchandrescue #savinglives #lifesaving #awardwinning #ARTEMIS #AW101 #SARQUEEN

Good article on the advances of simulation for hoist operators’ training.

This is a truly sad accident. I encourage everyone to read Roger Cox's three-part series about the accident WPR21FA143 involving an AS350-B3 in Palmer Alaska that was conducting Heli-Sking operations. It highlights how operational control can quickly and easily be lost and how the normalization of deviance can erode an organization's safety culture despite having a Safety Management System (SMS) in place. Part 1 - https://lnkd.in/geDm72HX Part 2 - https://lnkd.in/gSTt_VAx Part 3 - https://lnkd.in/gDeZdk9N Vertical Flight Society Helicopter Association International USHST (United States Helicopter Safety Team) Vertical Aviation Safety Team (VAST) ECHO HeliOps (Every Coast Helicopter Operations) National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Air Medical Today Air Medical Operators Association #aviation #aviationsafety #helicopter #helicopterpilot #airambulance

Requirement : A Plane That Flys.....   With the RNZAF 757s in the headlines for breaking down, again, the team at MSS have been pondering what they’d recommend.   The planes do more than VIP transport, they are valuable for moving people and equipment for military and humanitarian purposes. They can support the Antarctic programme.   The 757s are 30 years old and managed less than 900 flying hours last financial year. Even when sitting there broken, they cost taxpayers serious money, and the constant ridicule is corrosive to morale.   Over a coffee, the team decided the best contenders to replace them are the Boeing 737 family and the Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport).   The RNZAF has extensive support and training infrastructure for its new P-8 Poseidon fleet, which are 737-derived. Crews are already trained. Reducing back-office duplication fits well with the coalition government’s agenda.   The A330 is the de-facto NATO standard and is used by Australia, Singapore, the UK and soon Canada. They are valuable to our partners. They can also do aerial refuelling making them a force multiplier for our P-8s getting them out longer on patrol. In the cargo role, the A330 can carry a lot more than even our new C-130s - and long distances without stops.   The choice between platforms will depend on factors such as capacity requirements, range, comfort, flexibility, operational cost, and acquisition considerations specific to the Royal New Zealand Air Force's operational needs and budget constraints.   Second hand aircraft are available, but a bit like buying used cars – make sure you haggle!   Join the conversation: Share your insights on the optimal aircraft choice for RNZAF and the NZ Government. What do you think makes sense? Ross Browne Tim Hurdle #RNZAF #AircraftAcquisition #AirfleetUpgrade #VIPTransport #NewZealand #MilitaryAviation #OperationalEfficiency ✈️🌐 Picture : The A330-200 next to a 737-800

The ACCC is seeking feedback on Airservices Australia’s plan to increase fees to airlines for navigation and aviation rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) services for the first time in eight years. Airservices, which decreased its prices in 2019, is looking to raise them to cover increased costs. The ATC body is planning four price increases between April 2024 and January 2026, which would between them raise the weighted average prices for these services by 19 per cent in nominal terms. https://ow.ly/lyVC50QcM4y

Navigating through Notices to Air Mission (NOTAMs) can be daunting for pilots and aviation pros. In our latest blog post, we explore the challenges and how Soar is simplifying NOTAM management. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFyUWv74 #aviation #aviationsafety #safetymanagementsystems #NOTAMs

What is the difference between Airport, Aerodrome and Airfield? Airport: A place often with multiple runways where commercial aircraft regularly take off and land usually based on a schedule, it has buildings for passengers flight management (Control tower) and services such as refueling, maintenance etc. An airport is normally a commercial enterprise. An Airfield: is on a much smaller scale usually non commercial and used for private or irregular charter flights minimal runways and limited services can also be military. minimal if any control. An Aerodrome is an old English word that has been replace with the word airfield so aerodrome and airfield are the same. #airport #runway #aviation