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Drones: The New Generation of Aviation

Know someone who had a drone on their holiday wish list? Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or unmanned aerial systems (UAS), attract individuals young and old: weekend hobbyists, professionals, and those seeking a new career...

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Awareness Training Saves Lives

Updated July 16, 2024 Human trafficking is a worldwide epidemic. According to the U.S. Department of State, an estimated 27.6 million people are...

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Safety vs. Security: Is there a difference?

Safety…security: they sound like they are the same thing, right? After all, they both work with the purpose of protecting someone or something from...

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FMCSA vs. FAA, Part 2

Knowing when a company needs to set up a drug program, or when safety-sensitive employees should be administered a drug or alcohol test, is not...

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FMCSA & FAA Drug Programs

Drug Program Management: FMCSA vs FAA, part 1 Complying with the guidelines of more than one U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) agency is...

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Why and When to Adopt a Twelve-Five Standard Security Program

In the fall of 2001, four commercial airliners were turned into weapons of mass destruction, the first time in history. This event, known as 9/11,...

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4 Ways to Prepare Your Operation for Employee Turnover

Every business experiences employee turnover, some more than others. Aviation businesses especially, are struggling to retain its pilots,...

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The Importance of Employee Identification

How many times have you turned on the TV or went online, only to hear of an individual impersonating someone else? In December 2017, the New York...

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