PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
The following are the Foundation’s initial programs and initiatives.
ACSF Industry Audit Standard, Registry, and Auditor Training - The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) does not conduct audits. Instead, it trains auditors on the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS), and oversees these approved individuals as they perform the actual audit function. The IAS has become the exclusive standard for outstanding air charter operators, and eliminates the need for an operator to undergo multiple annual audits. An online registry has been created that includes the contact, fleet, and safety details of any operator who has successfully completed the ACSF Industry Audit. This registry is available to the public at no charge, so verification of IAS registration is quick and easy.
AVSiS - The Aviation Safety Information System, is a revolutionary software program for the on-demand and shared aircraft ownership industry that addresses the need to maintain a constant watch for emerging safety issues within their operations. AVSiS is an Internet-enabled safety event and management system that collects detailed safety event data for analysis, response deployment and success measurement. It also provides a unique tool that permits accounting for the cost savings realized by interventions. ACSF membership is not required to obtain AVSiS. To ensure widespread deployment to as much of the industry as possible, the ACSF offers the program at absolutely no charge to all Part 135 operators and 91K program managers.
Air Charter Safety Symposium - ACSF hosts an annual Air Charter Safety Symposium. Unlike existing industry events, this Symposium focuses on academic and scientific research pertaining to aviation safety. The event brings together the leaders of on-demand and fractional ownership operators to learn about new safety programs and emerging safety concerns.
Web Site - The ACSF Web site offers member resources, the latest safety news, a resource center (library) on SMS education and information on upcoming events.
Safety Updates and Security Updates – ACSF provides topic-specific briefings based on recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security (TSA) publications, notices and directives, as well as industry research and data. These materials are disseminated via the ACSF Web site and also emails to ACSF members.
Government Partnership - ACSF works closely with the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) ot identify dynamic solutions to charter-related safety issues. ACSF believes that industry and government must work together to develop enhanced data collection tools that will permit the NTSB to develop a far clearer picture of the industry than is available today.
Media Outreach - ACSF provides the media with updates and online information resources on current air charter safety and security issues.
Public Education - ACSF educates the public on air charter safety and security.
Support for Operators - The ACSF staff are available to assist members with safety- and security-related issues, to include emergency response and media advocacy.
