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How AI and Data Analytics Are Revolutionizing Aviation Safety
Why Predictive Analytics Risk Management Matters Aviation safety has always been built on lessons from the past. Accidents, incidents, and near-misses provide the data that shape regulations and training. But in today’s industry, waiting for mistakes before making improvements is no longer enough. “Predictive analytics risk management shifts aviation safety from learning after accidents to preventing them before they occur.” Instead of reacting to events, operators can antici

Michael Sidler
Oct 133 min read


What Aviation Safety Teams Can Learn from Don Arendt’s Organizational Culture Model
Understanding Aviation Safety Culture in Organizations In aviation safety, the term safety culture is frequently mentioned, but what does...

Michael Sidler
Oct 63 min read


Beyond Compliance: Why RISE SMS Focuses on Results Operators Can Measure
Most SMS platforms market themselves on compliance. FAA Part 5 readiness, ICAO alignment, and smoother audits are usually the headline...

Michael Sidler
Sep 273 min read


SMS Key Element No. 12: Continuous Improvement
A Safety Management System is not something you set up once and forget about. It is a living, breathing process that should evolve...

Michael Sidler
Sep 154 min read


SMS Key Element No. 11: Safety Communication
Why Safety Communication Matters The fastest way to break an SMS is not by ignoring hazards but by failing to communicate them. When...

Michael Sidler
Sep 83 min read


SMS Key Element No. 10: Safety Training and Education
Proactive safety is a learned behavior, and like any skill, if it’s not reinforced regularly, it fades. Safety Training and Education is...

Michael Sidler
Sep 13 min read


SMS Key Element No. 9: Safety Promotion
You can have the best SMS structure in the world, robust policies, solid data, thorough risk processes, but without Safety Promotion, it...

Michael Sidler
Aug 263 min read


SMS Key Element No. 3: Safety Risk Management
S afety Risk Management: Turning Awareness Into Action Risk is a constant in aviation. Whether it’s weather, fatigue, equipment quirks,...

Michael Sidler
Jul 304 min read


SMS Key Element No 4: Hazard Identification
The Small Things Always Matter Serious safety incidents rarely happen out of the blue. There’s almost always a lead-up, small decisions...

Michael Sidler
Jul 194 min read


Shaping Safety from the Inside Out: What Culture Really Means in Aviation
What Don Arendt’s Culture Model Reveals About Aviation Safety In aviation, we hear a lot about “safety culture.” But what does that...

Michael Sidler
Jul 144 min read


SMS Key Element No. 2: Safety Policy and Objectives
A Safety Policy Isn’t Just Paperwork. It’s Your Compass. A Safety Management System (SMS) without a clear, living safety policy is like...

Michael Sidler
Jun 283 min read


SMS Key Element No. 1: Management Commitment and Responsibility
If you're trying to strengthen your Safety Management System (SMS), don’t start with checklists or software. Start at the top....

Michael Sidler
Jun 204 min read


All Lessons Learned Happen in the Debrief: Why Your Team Is Missing Key Insights Without Post-Duty Reporting
The Real Lessons Are Learned in the Debrief Here’s the truth: if your team isn’t performing structured post-duty debriefs, they’re flying...

Michael Sidler
Jun 143 min read


Why Your Safety Promotion Is Failing and What to Do Instead
Safety promotion is a major component of a compliant Safety Management System (SMS). But in many operations, it’s reduced to generic...

Michael Sidler
May 313 min read


How Cross-Functional Collaboration Supports Safer Crews and Smarter Decisions
Flight Safety Depends on Shared Awareness In aviation, the safest operations don’t rely on pilot skill or procedural compliance alone,...

Michael Sidler
May 242 min read


Beyond the Incident: Turning Aviation Events Into Organizational Growth
When something goes wrong in aviation, the immediate focus is often on restoring operations. But post-incident response isn’t only a...

Michael Sidler
May 173 min read


Managing Safety Across Multiple Aircraft: How SMS Software Can Help
Managing safety across multiple aircraft introduces a level of complexity that few operations are truly prepared for. With each aircraft...

Michael Sidler
May 103 min read


How SMS Software Can Help You Prepare for FAA Audits
FAA audits can feel like a daunting task for any aviation operator. Whether you’re managing a fleet of aircraft or running a charter...

Michael Sidler
May 34 min read


What’s Next in Aviation Safety? Integrating Traditional Practices with AI-Driven Safety Innovations
Aviation safety has always been rooted in innovation, but the next wave isn’t just digital, it’s intelligent. As the industry continues...

Michael Sidler
Apr 253 min read


When Safety Takes Flight: Why Preflight Mitigator Became RISE SMS—and What’s Next
When we built Preflight Mitigator, our mission was clear: make safety risk assessments easier and more effective. At the time, flight...

Michael Sidler
Apr 244 min read
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