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An independent, impartial, trusted leader uniting the global aviation community to advance safety.

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Stay ahead of emerging risks and drive innovative solutions to elevate global aviation safety.

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The Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) is a global risk-based safety program for contracted and outsourced aviation services.

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The Aviation Safety Network (ASN) is the Foundation database of accurate and authoritative information on airline accidents and safety issues offering free and subscription-based access.

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ASIA PACIFIC CENTRE FOR AVIATION SAFETY

The Asia Pacific Centre for Aviation Safety (AP-CAS) is a Foundation initiative to advance safety capabilities of industry and regulators in the Asia Pacific aviation sector.

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— Our Commitment —

Flight Safety Foundation is an independent, impartial, trusted leader uniting the global aviation community to advance safety.

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Committment

Act with independence and transparency in all decisions.

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Listen, include, and collaborate with stakeholders across cultures and sectors.

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Innovation

Innovate to address emerging safety challenges.

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Education

Educate and influence to improve safety outcomes everywhere

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AEROSAFETY WORLD

AeroSafety World continues Flight Safety Foundation’s tradition of excellence in aviation safety journalism that stretches back more than 50 years. ASW provides an in-depth analysis of important safety issues facing the industry as well as timely news coverage.

Sep 18, 2025

Moving Beyond Traditional Training

Image: © Tyler Olson | Adobe Stock As the aviation industry grapples with increasingly complex technologies, evolving regul...

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Sep 18, 2025

Moving Beyond Traditional Training

Image: © Tyler Olson | Adobe Stock As the aviation industry grapples with in...

Sep 18, 2025

Rethinking Lithium Battery Fire Risks

Image: iStock.com/Just_Super Lithium-ion battery fires remain one of the most ...

Sep 18, 2025

Listening Wholistically

Image: © bigmouse108 | VectorStock There has been a great deal of interest re...

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May 30, 2024

74th Annual International Air Safety Summit

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Sep 21 - 22, 2025

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INDUSTRY UPDATES

Aug 28, 2025

2025 FSF Press Releases

ICAO Secretary General to Deliver Keynote at FSF Networking and Awards Dinner

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar will deliver ...

Flight Safety Foundation Archived Publications

Aug 10, 2025

Archived Publications Human Factors Aviation Medicine

Human Factors & Aviation Medicine 2005 – 2006

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May 30, 2025

2025 FSF Press Releases

Foundation Recognizing EUROCONTROL and Embry-Riddle With Awards

The awards will be presented June 24 at the annual Networking and Awards Dinner in Washington....

Apr 23, 2025

2025 FSF Press Releases

Foundation to Honor Former Astronaut and Space Shuttle Commander Charlie Precourt at BASS 2025

Charlie Precourt to be recognized with Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award....

Apr 7, 2025

2025 FSF Press Releases

Over 500 Asia-Pacific Aviation Leaders and Experts to Gather for Third Edition of Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety in Singapore

First-ever Ministerial panel underscores high-level attention on aviation safety matters....

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