Safety Wire Newsletter

The Safety Wire newsletter is created specifically to address the information and training needs of subscribers. Each month, Safety Wire delivers topics that pertain specifically to business aviation, both fixed wing and helicopter, for internal distribution to your crews, maintainers, and management. These materials will help keep your operation informed and up-to-date on the latest industry news.

Most Recent Newsletter

January 2025 – PRISM SafetyWire

January 2025 – PRISM SafetyWire

FAA Calls on General Aviation Operators To Adopt SMS pg.2
A Novel Investigative Approach Helps Operators Chart a Path to a Brighter Future. pg.3
NTSB Probes Top Safety Concerns in Part 135 pg.6
Safety Manager's Corner: PRISM SMS: Users - FAQs pg.13
December 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

December 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

In Multi-generational Workplace, Communication Is Key pg.2
5 Dos and Don’ts: Compliance with SOPs pg.6
Mentoring pg.7
Safety Manager's Corner: 2024 in Review pg.9

Previous Newsletters

November 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

November 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

FAA SAFO: 24007 pg.2
Please Wait Your Turn pg.4
Work Safe: No Place for Recklessness pg.10
Safety Manager's Corner: Safety Culture Surveys pg.12
October 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

October 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

Deviation Dissonance pg.2
The Keys to Rotorcraft Runway Safety pg.8
NTSB Safety Alerts pg.11
Safety Manager's Corner: Safety Policy Annual Review pg.12
September 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

September 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

Expanding the Envelope with Aviation Weather pg.2
World Helicopter Day pg.10
Overcoming the Human Factor with DISC pg.11
Safety Manager's Corner: Corrective Action Trap pg.12
Quote of the Month pg.13
Courses pg.14
August 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

August 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

The Expectations of Experience pg.1
Accident Recovery pg.6
Advisory Circular Issued on New SMS Rules pg.11
Safety Managers Corner: What is a Company Risk Profile pg.12
Quote of the Month pg.13
Courses pg.14
July 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

July 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

FAA Reauthorization pg.1
Broken Glass Procedures pg.2
The Rotorcraft Collective: Just Say NO! pg.8
Safety Managers Corner: My SMS Skill Description pg.9
Quote of the Month pg.10
Courses pg.11
June 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

June 2024 – PRISM SafetyWire

Beware of Erroneous Takeoff Parameters pg.1
If You Believe the Hype, We Should All Be Looking for Work pg.6
Safety Managers Corner: Corrective Action Plan pg.9
Quote of the Month pg.10
Courses pg.11
May 2024 Rotary Wing Newsletter

May 2024 Rotary Wing Newsletter

History: 5 Plane Crashes That Prompted Widespread Aviation Safety Reforms pg.1
For the Birds pg.7
Safety Managers Corner: Ground Risk Analysis Tool pg.9
Quote of the Month pg.10
Courses pg.11
May 2024 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

May 2024 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

History: 5 Plane Crashes That Prompted Widespread Aviation Safety Reforms pg.1
For the Birds pg.7
Safety Managers Corner: Ground Risk Analysis Tool pg.9
Quote of the Month pg.10
Courses pg.11
April 2024 Rotary Wing Newsletter

April 2024 Rotary Wing Newsletter

Just Forget Safety Management System pg.1
Don't Strike Out pg.5
Safety Managers Corner: ERP Drills pg.8
Quote of the Month pg.9
Courses pg.10
April 2024 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

April 2024 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Just Forget Safety Management System pg.1
How Bizav Pilots Can Mitigate Altitude Deviations at Non-US Airports pg.5
Safety Managers Corner: ERP Drills pg.10
Quote of the Month pg.11
Courses pg.12
March 2024 Rotary Wing Newsletter

March 2024 Rotary Wing Newsletter

Dangerous Laser Strikes Increase to Highest Numbers pg.1
SAFO 24002: Recognizing and Mitigating GPS/GNSS Disruptions pg.2
What's Happening with FAA Commercial Drone Regulation - Winter 2024 pg.5
USHST - Monthly Safety Report (FEB) pg.7
Safety Managers Corner: Management Reviews pg.9
Quote of the Month pg.10
Courses pg.11
March 2024 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

March 2024 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Dangerous Laser Strikes Increase to Highest Numbers pg.1
SAFO 24002: Recognizing and Mitigating GPS/GNSS Disruptions pg.2
Know Before You Go - Make a Safe Landing with Arrival Alert Notices pg.5
Safety Managers Corner: Management Reviews pg.8
Quote of the Month pg.9
Courses pg.10
February 2024 Rotary Wing Newsletter

February 2024 Rotary Wing Newsletter

Proficiency: Helicopters and Ice avoidance, detection and survival pg.1
A Just Culture for Safety pg.4
What GA Pilots Need to Know about Super Bowl LVIII pg.6
Safety Managers Corner: Safety Culture Survey pg.8
Quote of the Month pg.9
Courses pg.10
February 2024 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

February 2024 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

A Just Culture for Safety pg.1
Fatal Business Jet Accidents Climbed Steeply in 2023 pg.3
What GA Pilots Need to Know about Super Bowl LVIII pg.5
Safety Managers Corner: Safety Culture Survey pg.7
Quote of the Month pg.8
Courses pg.9
January 2024 Rotary Wing Newsletter

January 2024 Rotary Wing Newsletter

Advice for Helicopter Pilots in Harsh Winter Conditions pg.1
How Cold is Too Cold to Drone On? pg.4
NTSB Retiring Most Wanted List pg.6
Safety Managers Corner: Fatigue Risk Management pg.7
Quote of the Month pg.8
Courses pg.9
January 2024 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

January 2024 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Pilots Should Study Runway Condition Reports, Part 3 pg.1
Deciding Too Late To Go Around, Part 3 pg.4
NTSB Retiring Most Wanted List pg.7
Safety Managers Corner: Fatigue Risk Management pg.8
Quote of the Month pg.9
Courses pg.10
December 2023 Rotary Wing Newsletter

December 2023 Rotary Wing Newsletter

FAA Rotorcraft Accident Summary for all of Fiscal Year 2023 pg.1
FAA Safety Briefing: Don't Roll the Dice with Ice pg.7
Safety Managers Corner: Smart Safety Reporting pg.10
Quote of the Month pg.11
Courses pg.12
December 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

December 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Pilots Should Study Runway Condition Reports, Part 2 pg.1
Deciding Too Late To Go Around, Part 2 pg.4
FAA InFO: 23009 pg.7
Safety Managers Corner: Smart Safety Reporting pg.9
Quote of the Month pg. 10
Courses pg.11
November 2023 Rotary Wing Newsletter

November 2023 Rotary Wing Newsletter

FAA Issues SAIB on Bird Strikes for Rotorcraft pg.1
FAA Updates Fact Sheet on State and Local Drone Regulations pg.5
Safety Managers Corner: Why Safety Promotion? pg.8
Quote of the Month pg.9
Courses pg.10
November 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

November 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Pilots Should Study Runway Condition Reports, Part 1 pg.1
Deciding Too Late To Go Around, Part 1 pg.5
Safety Managers Corner: Why Safety Promotion pg.9
Quote of the Month pg. 10
Courses pg.11
October 2023 Rotary Wing Newsletter

October 2023 Rotary Wing Newsletter

Advanced Preflight After Maintenance pg.1
FAA Stresses Legal Protections of Voluntary Reporting Programs pg.7
Safety Managers Corner: Safety Report Searching pg.9
Quote of the Month pg.10
Courses pg.11
October 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

October 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Excursions: Running out of Runway and Options pg.1
FAA Stresses Legal Protection of Voluntary Reporting Programs pg.10
Safety Managers Corner: Safety Report Searching pg.12
Quote of the Month pg. 13
Courses pg.14
September 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

September 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Excerpt from APSA's "The Safety Wire" Pg. 1
AINSight: FAA Aeromedical Update Pg. 7
Safety Managers Corner Pg. 11
Quote of the Month Pg. 12
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg. 13


September 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

September 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Critical Errors caused Fatal CL605 Accident in 2021 Pg. 1
AINSight: FAA Aeromedical Update Pg. 3
Safety Managers Corner Pg. 7
Quote of the Month Pg. 8
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg. 9
August 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

August 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

The Dirty Dozen: Common human error factors in aircraft maintenance mishaps Pg 1
Are you Remote ID Ready? Pg 11
Safety Managers Corner Pg 13
Quote of the Month Pg 15
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 16
August 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

August 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

The Dirty Dozen: Common human error factors in aircraft maintenance mishaps Pg 1
Helicopter Wakes Deserve a Wide Berth, Part 2 Pg 11
Safety Managers Corner Pg 15
Quote of the Month Pg 17
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 18
July 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

July 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

FAA Easing Mental Health Barriers For Pilots Pg 1
Risks associated with transporting light load without sling Pg 3
Rotorcraft Accident Dashboard FY23 October-May Pg 5
Safety Managers Corner Pg 11
Quote of the Month Pg 12
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 13
July 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

July 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Operations: Improving Your Emergency Response Plan Pg 1
Time to Refocus And Get Back to Basics Pg 4
Helicopter Wake Deserves a Wide Berth Pg 10
Safety Managers Corner Pg 14
Quote of the Month Pg 15
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 16
June 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

June 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Operations: Improving Your Emergency Response Plan Pg 1
FAA Reminds Operators of Rotorcraft Bird Strike Study Pg 5
FAA InFO 23005 Pg 6
Safety Managers Corner Pg 8
Quote of the Month Pg 9
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 10
June 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

June 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

FAA Easing Mental Health Barriers for Pilots Pg 1
FAA Establishes Independent Aviation Safety Review Team Pg 3
What You Need To Know to Fly Internationally Pg 4
Safety Managers Corner Pg 11
Quote of the Month Pg 12
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 13
May 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

May 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

S is for Safety- conversation starters for drone nerds Pg 1
Group asks for SMS Overhaul Pg 5
HST Dashboard Pg 6
Safety Managers Corner Pg 8
Quote of the Month Pg 9
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 10
May 2023 Safety Wire Newsletter

May 2023 Safety Wire Newsletter

NTSB Info TAWS Nuisance Alerts Pg 1
Group Asks for SMS Overhaul Pg 3
NTSB GA Dashboard Pg 4
Safety Managers Corner Pg 7
Quote of the Month Pg 8
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 9
April 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

April 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

The SMS Journey Why you should embrace Safety Management Systems Pg 1
Global Aerospace's SM4 Aviation Safety Program Provides Valuable Insight on The Cost of Cutting Back on Sleep Pg 10
Safety Managers Corner Pg 13
Quote of the Month Pg 14
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 15
April 2023 Safety Wire Newsletter

April 2023 Safety Wire Newsletter

The SMS Journey Why you should embrace Safety Management Systems Pg 1
Global Aerospace's SM4 Aviation Safety Program Provides Valuable Insight on The Cost of Cutting Back on Sleep Pg 10
Safety Managers Corner Pg 13
Quote of the Month Pg 14
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 15
March 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

March 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

NBAA Forum Answers Questions About FAA’s Safety Management System Proposal Pg 1
Spotlight On Safety: SD, The Unforgiving Killer Pg 4
A Squirrel, a Moose, and Loss of Control in Helicopter Accidents Pg 8
Safety Managers Corner Pg 12
Quote of the Month Pg 13
Upcoming Courses Pg 14
March 2023 Safety Wire Newsletter

March 2023 Safety Wire Newsletter

FAA Adds Fuel-Saving Arrival Routes for 11 Airports Pg 1
Aviation Heeds Lessons from ICAO Annex 13 Pg 4
NBAA Forum Answers Questions About FAA’s Safety Management System Proposal Pg 7
Safety Managers Corner Pg 10
Quote of the Month Pg 11
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 12
February 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

February 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

FAA Notice of Proposed Rule Making Open for Comment Pg 1
Customs Culture Community Pg 4
No More Excuses Pg 7
USHST Pg 12
Safety Managers Corner Pg 14
Quote of the Month Pg 15
Upcoming Courses Pg 16
February 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

February 2023 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

FAA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Open for Comment Pg 1
Customs Culture Community Pg 4
US Registered Bizjets Mark Fatal Accident Free Year Pg 7
Safety Managers Corner Pg 8
Quote of the Month Pg 9
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 10
January 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

January 2023 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Medical Factors in Aviation Mishaps Pg 1
Viewpoint: Five Tactics To Help In Recruiting Women Into Aviation Pg 4
Safety Managers Corner Pg 6
Quote of the Month Pg 7
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 8
January 2023 Safety Wire Newsletter

January 2023 Safety Wire Newsletter

Medical Factors in Aviation Mishaps Pg 1
Viewpoint: Five Tactics To Help In Recruiting Women Into Aviation Pg 4
Safety Managers Corner Pg 6
Quote of the Month Pg 7
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 8
DEC 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

DEC 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Tips to avoid collisions between Drones and Helicopters: A Case Study from a Near-midair Collision Pg 1
UHST Monthly Report Pg 7
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 9
Quote of the Month Pg 10
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 11
DEC 2022 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

DEC 2022 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

The Danger Zone Pg 1
Going Long The Physiological Risks of Fatigue Pg 4
Flight Crews: Expect Flow Control to Florida this Winter Pg 6
Safety Managers Corner Pg 8
Quote of the Month Pg 9
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 10
NOV 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

NOV 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

FAA Rotorcraft Accident Summary for all of Fiscal Year 2022 Pg 1
Winter Is Coming Pg 9
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 15
Quote of the Month Pg 16
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 17
NOV 2022 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

NOV 2022 Fixed Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Safety Standdown puts Runway Excursions Into Sharp Focus Pg 1
Winter Is Coming Pg 4
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 10
Quote of the Month Pg 11
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 12
OCT 2022 Rotary Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

OCT 2022 Rotary Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

Helicopter Performance Pg 1
UHST Monthly Report Pg 11
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 13
Quote of the Month Pg 14
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 16
OCT 2022 Fixed Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

OCT 2022 Fixed Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

AINsight A Visual Approach Gone Bad Pg 1
Different Problems, Same Page? Pg 4
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 13
Quote of the Month Pg 15
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 17
SEP 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

SEP 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

How to Improve Air Charter Safety: It’s All About Culture Pg 1
Another Avoidable Helicopter Crash Pg 6
Change and Improvement Pg 8
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 9
Quote of the Month Pg 10
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 11
SEP 2022 Fixed Wing Safetywire Newsletter

SEP 2022 Fixed Wing Safetywire Newsletter

How to Improve Air Charter Safety: It’s All About Culture Pg 1
To Aspen, or Not to Aspen? Pg 6
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 11
Quote of the Month Pg 12
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 13
AUG 2022 Rotary Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

AUG 2022 Rotary Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

Mental Wellness - Post COVID Pg 1
Tackling Rotorcraft's Dirty Dozen Pg 7
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 9
Quote of the Month Pg 10
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 11
AUG 2022 Fixed Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

AUG 2022 Fixed Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

Mental Wellness - Post COVID Pg 1
The RUUDY 6 Pg 7
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 11
Quote of the Month Pg 12
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 13
JUL 2022 Rotary Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

JUL 2022 Rotary Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

Tools of the Trade Pg 1
Heat Injuries-Don't Let Them Sneak Up On You Pg 5
Helicopter Wake Turbulence Pg 5
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 12
Quote of the Month Pg 13
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 14
JUL 2022 Fixed Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

JUL 2022 Fixed Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

Tools of the Trade Pg 1
Heat Injuries-Don't Let Them Sneak Up On You Pg 4
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 10
Quote of the Month Pg 11
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 12
JUN 2022 Rotary Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

JUN 2022 Rotary Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

How to Maximize the Benefits of your ADS-B Pg 1
The FAA's New Rotorcraft Accident Summary Dashboard Pg 7
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 11
Quote of the Month Pg 12
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 13
JUN 2022 Fixed Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

JUN 2022 Fixed Wing SafetyWire Newsletter

On Thunder, On Lighting, On Radar, On Summer Pg 1
How to Maximize the Benefits of your ADS-B Pg 4
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 10
Quote of the Month Pg 11
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 12
MAY 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

MAY 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Don't Swim with Sharks Pg 1
Hotspot Symbology Pg 4
Timing is everything Pg 6
USHST Monthly Safety Report Pg 8
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 10
Quote/Chickenwings Pg 11
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 12
MAY 2022 SafetyWire Newsletter

MAY 2022 SafetyWire Newsletter

Don't Swim with Sharks Pg 1
Hotspot Standardized Symbology Pg 4
Timing is Everything Pg 6
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 8
Chicken Wings/ Quote Pg 9
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Courses Pg 10
APR 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

APR 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

When Safety Cultures Stumble Pg 1
Safety Analyst Opinion Pg 3
IEP Who What When Where Pg 8
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 11
Quote/On Short Final Pg 12
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Safety Courses Pg 13
APR 2022 Safety Wire Newsletter

APR 2022 Safety Wire Newsletter

When Safety Cultures Stumble Pg 1
Safety Analyst Opinion Pg 3
IEP Who What When Where Pg 8
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 11
Quote/On Short Final Pg 12
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Safety Courses Pg 13
MAR 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

MAR 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Making It Look Easy Pg 1
Dangerous Laser Strikes Reach Highest Numbers Pg 6
FAA Reaches One Million LAANC Users Pg 8
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 10
Quote/CHiCKEN WiNGS Pg 11
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Safety Courses Pg 12
MAR 2022 Safety Wire Newsletter

MAR 2022 Safety Wire Newsletter

Making It Look Easy Pg 1
Dangerous Laser Strikes Reach Highest Numbers Pg 6
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 8
Quote/CHiCKEN WiNGS Pg 9
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Safety Courses Pg 10
FEB 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

FEB 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

Pilot Error Really? Pg 1
New Service Difficulty Reporting System Pg 3
5G and Aviation Safety Updates Pg 5
USHST Monthly Report Pg 7
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 8
Quote/On Short Final... Pg 9
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Safety Courses Pg 10
FEB 2022 SafetyWire Newsletter

FEB 2022 SafetyWire Newsletter

Pilot Error Really? Pg 1
New Service Difficulty Reporting System Pg 3
5G and Aviation Safety Updates Pg 5
US Fatal Bizav Accidents Double in 2021 Pg 7
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 8
Quote/On Short Final... Pg 9
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Safety Courses Pg 10
JAN 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

JAN 2022 Rotary Wing Safety Wire Newsletter

FAA's Winter Weather Safety Tip Pg 1
FAA Holiday Drone Message Pg 4
FAA Helicopter Icing Pg 4
USHST Winter is Coming Pg 5
Safety Manager's Corner: Safety Culture Surveys Pg 6
JAN 2022 Safety Wire Newsletter

JAN 2022 Safety Wire Newsletter

FAA's Winter Weather Safety Tips Pg 1
High Level Ice Crystal Icing: Effects on Engine Pg 4
Safety Manager's Corner Pg 8
Quote/CHiCKEN WiNGS Pg 10
PRISM and PROS Upcoming Safety Courses Pg 11