Charter, fractional, and aircraft management provider Airshare has enrolled its entire fleet, including managed aircraft, in the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP).
The ACSF ASAP program enables Part 135 and 91 operators to participate in a voluntary safety reporting agreement with the FAA without fear of agency action. ACSF aggregates the data to track safety trends and shares these with operators, without including identifying information. All reporting is non-punitive, so participants “feel comfortable reporting issues to help improve overall safety in the industry,” according to ACSF.
Key elements of the ASAP program include reporting and analysis; confidentiality; safety improvement; cooperation; corrective action; and compliance. Operators who want to participate must be willing to adhere to safety protocols and commit to reporting and addressing safety concerns.
"At ACSF, we believe that safety is a collective responsibility,” said ACSF president and CEO Bryan Burns. “Airshare's decision to join our ASAP program underscores the value, benefits, resources, and cost savings that the ACSF offers to operators of all sizes. We applaud Airshare for its commitment to aviation safety, and we look forward to witnessing the positive impact this will have on the industry.”