This year probably won't be the worst in aviation history in terms of accidents, hull losses or fatalities but it won't be the best either. Apparently sound air carriers with hallmark certifications like IOSA and the ISO 9000 family have still lost aircraft, crew, passengers and reputations in well known and researched event modes like runway overrun and controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). It isn't because they weren't trying to be safe either; no-one plans to have an accident - it wouldn't be an accident if they did.
Sometimes though it is possible for even the very best organisations to become so involved with the business of doing business, and staying in business in these difficult times, that they miss vital signs of inherent risk in what they do or what they are planning to do. That is when an independent view, the eye of the risk 'troubleshooter', is required to take a closer look and ask the awkward questions which might reveal the business or operational threats no-one is choosing to see.
Sounds dramatic? A bit sensationalist? Try the media and market responses to an accident or even a serious incident - they have a monopoly in those adjectives. Give us a call at Gates Aviation on +44(0) 207 4696437 and we can discuss a number of options, some of which could be entirely free of cost, to help you identify, measure and manage your aviation and enterprise risk.
Gates Aviation specialises in air, ground and personal safety, operational and asset security, emergency response, risk and change management, major asset acquisition, loss recovery and legal services but with a network of associates and partnerships around the world we can source solutions to most business demands including recruitment, training, finance, materials and equipment.
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