http://www.bainessimmons.com Get the latest Baines Simmons News. en-gb Copyright: (C) Baines Simmons, see http://www.bainessimmons.com for terms and conditions of reuse http://www.bainessimmons.com 15 images/bainessimmons-logo.jpg http://www.bainessimmons.com Experienced management consultant, Phil Davies, has joined Baines Simmons as its new Safety and Risk Management Practice Director. Phil is a skilled business improvement specialist with a track record of delivering significant change in Aviation, Defence and Government sectors.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=121 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=121 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:01:00 GMT Both founding Directors of Baines Simmons, Keven Baines, MD and Bob Simmons, Technical Director, have been invited to speak at two prestigious Royal Aeronautical Society Conferences this year.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=120 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=120 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:32:36 GMT Steve Harriss, Principal Consultant for Safety and Error Management at Baines Simmons, impressed many of the world’s leading aviation safety experts at the annual CHC Safety & Quality Summit with his challenging speech: 'Human Factors - Good for your business'. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=119 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=119 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:23:11 GMT Baines Simmons is once again proud to be a preferred training provider to EASA, a role which after four years of successful delivery continues in 2013 following our successful competitive tender to provide a range of prestigious technical training courses for and on behalf of Europe’s aviation regulator and centre of excellence for aviation safety.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=118 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=118 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:37:00 GMT 10-11 July, 2013, London Keven Baines will address the UK’s first Airline Engineering and Maintenance Safety Conference on two safety issues close to his heart: safety leadership and SMS integration, which he sees as two of the main safety challenges for industry to overcome.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=117 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=117 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:29:04 GMT Aviation safety improvement consultants, Baines Simmons, is supporting the national MOVEMBER charity fundraising campaign by donating a £300 bike (possibly with moustache handlebars!) as a prize to BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) radio’s search for the best moustache among their listeners.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=116 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=116 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:31:18 GMT Martin Baker Aircraft (MBA), the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats and crashworthy seating systems, has brought in leading independent aviation safety improvement consultancy, Baines Simmons, to establish an industry-leading business-wide human factors and error management system (HFEMS) which at the same time delivers Maintenance Approved Organisation Scheme (MAOS) compliance. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=115 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=115 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:36:37 GMT Baines Simmons joins debate ahead of new EASA regulations at MRO Europe. Baines Simmons’ position as a leading aviation safety improvement consultancy was further consolidated when the company both exhibited at the 15th annual MRO Europe Conference and Exhibition held in Amsterdam earlier this month (9-11 October 2012), and joined representatives from EASA and TAP to host a panel session that discussed the proposed changes to the regulations concerning how operators manage continuing airworthiness. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=114 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=114 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:54:14 GMT UK-based aviation safety improvement consultancy, Baines Simmons has just delivered a well-received report commissioned by Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), following a study into the practices associated with behaviours surrounding the airline’s technical documentation. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=112 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=112 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:55:09 GMT Baines Simmons today launches its intensive Airworthiness course for aviation professionals, shaking up the market by designing a course which gives them the essential knowledge they need in just three days (other courses are typically of much longer duration), saving delegates valuable time and money. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=111 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=111 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:43:53 GMT Following a rigorous competitive tender process, the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HK CAD) has chosen Baines Simmons, the leading aviation safety consultancy, to manage its airworthiness training programme for the 12 months commencing June 2012. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=110 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=110 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:30:16 GMT Doug Webb, our Isle of Man Managed Services Programme Director and respected ex-CAA regulatory expert, has become the latest Baines Simmons consultant to be authorised by the Isle of Man Government as an accredited Airworthiness Surveyor.   http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=109 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=109 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:38:52 GMT Mideast Aircraft Service Company - MASCO (an EASA Approved Part 145 AMO) a wholly owned maintenance provider by Middle East Airlines - Airliban S.A.L holder of (EASA Part M CAMO approval) has commenced an intensive EASA Regulations and Safety Training program with a leading independent aviation safety improvement consultancy Baines Simmons.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=108 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=108 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:39:16 GMT This month sees ex-RAF Wing Commander Jeanne Paul joining Baines Simmons as a specialist Airworthiness and Safety Consultant. Jeanne was one of the most prominent and influential promulgators for the advancement of error management systems into the MOD. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=107 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=107 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:36:11 GMT The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry, managed through a partnership between the island’s government and aviation safety improvement consultancy, Baines Simmons, was recently voted the ‘best aircraft registry’ in a global survey conducted among lawyers by Corporate Jet Investor in July 2012. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=106 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=106 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:38:00 GMT Aviation industry Thought Leaders, Baines Simmons, has published a new Thought Leadership Paper: 'How Fast is SMS Maturing?' which highlights two worrying themes for SMS (Safety Management Systems) - both of which stem from the need for safety professionals to better understand and articulate the true cost of safety in their organisations to senior management.   http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=105 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=105 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:01:39 GMT Baines Simmons has been quick off the mark to develop its new FAR 145 Bilateral Workshop, proving to the industry once again that it leads the way in developing and delivering innovative aviation safety training courses.   http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=104 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=104 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:18:49 GMT Aviation safety improvement specialist, Baines Simmons, was one of a select group of aviation businesses invited to speak at this year’s European Helicopter Operators Committee (EHOC) annual conference in Istanbul on 12 and 13 May 2012.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=103 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=103 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:35:29 GMT World class clients demand world class solutions, services and expertise - all of which are evidenced in our updated extensive portfolio of case studies and client testimonials which is newly re-launched.   http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=102 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=102 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:12:15 GMT We are delighted to announce that four key members of our team have recently been promoted to senior roles within the business. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=101 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=101 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:56:14 GMT Baines Simmons is delighted to announce that the Isle of Man Aircraft Registry registered its 500th aircraft - a Bombardier Global 5000 business jet from the Montreal factory - on June 28th 2012.   http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=100 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=100 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:50:52 GMT The Nimrod Review report in 2009 highlighted the potential benefits to Air Safety Management of a system for truly pan-Defence aviation error management. The work necessary to implement such a system was launched by the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) in 2010 as the Defence Aviation Error Management System (DAEMS) Project to manage the necessary training, implementation and skills transfer, with technical support from a leading Air Safety company under a £2.3 million, 3½-year technical support contract.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=98 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=98 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:15:00 GMT Russian aircraft engine manufacturer, NPO Saturn, has just been awarded a Production Organisation Approval (POA) certificate for its SaM146 engine, with assistance provided by aviation safety experts, Baines Simmons. NPO Saturn is the first company in Russia to achieve this certification and is now able to supply its state-of-the-art products to the European market. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=97 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=97 Thu, 24 May 2012 17:26:41 GMT Canadian airline, Jazz Aviation, has been selected as the winner of the first Innovation in Safety Management Award. The award was presented at the gala dinner that followed the first day of the third European Safety Symposium hosted by Baines Simmons at the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel on 15 May 2012. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=96 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=96 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:39 GMT The five members of the judging panel for the first Innovation in Aviation Safety Management Award convened at the Royal Aeronautical Society earlier this week (23 April 2012). The purpose of this gathering was to select the winning entry from a very inspiring shortlist of finalists, spanning a broad spectrum of aviation businesses and organisations, both civilian and military.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=94 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=94 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:57:53 GMT Baines Simmons' attendance at this year's ap&m expo (stand number G42) provides an ideal occasion for the business to showcase its unique abilities in assisting the aviation industry to move towards making safety work in a way that positively benefits a whole organisation. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=93 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=93 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:57:09 GMT The achievements of four surveyors from the Isle of Man Aircraft Registry, now the seventh largest register of business jets in the world, were marked with awards at a presentation held at Baines Simmons Aviation Training Academy in March 2012.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=92 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=92 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:55:28 GMT Following a rigorous competitive tender process, Baines Simmons has been selected by Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) to support the continued evolution and implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS) for the company’s Anduki Airfield. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=91 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=91 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:41:12 GMT The Military Aviation Authority’s (MAA) new aviation safety improvement investment programme commenced in September 2011 and is now well underway.   http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=90 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=90 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:00:49 GMT Aviation safety improvement consultancy, Baines Simmons, has recently launched a new workshop entitled Advanced Safety Management Systems (SMS). This unique course has been designed to enable experienced aviation safety professionals to move away from a compliance-centric model towards measureable safety performance with the new EASA regulations. It will run on a regular basis from the Baines Simmons’ Aviation Safety Academy from February 2012 onwards.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=89 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=89 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:35:15 GMT Five years after establishing what has proved to be one of the world’s most successful business aircraft registries for the Isle of Man, Brian Johnson, the island’s first Director of Civil Aviation has been presented with Corporate Jet Investor magazine’s Special Achievement Award in recognition of his team’s achievements. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=88 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=88 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:57:31 GMT A new award has been launched, entitled the Innovation In Aviation Safety Management Award, that will celebrate the success and recognise the achievements of those organisations at the leading-edge of aviation safety. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=87 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=87 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:21:59 GMT Baines Simmons is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2012, marking the occasion with special offers for clients, including 10% off open training online bookings throughout February. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=86 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=86 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:05:34 GMT Aviation safety improvement consultancy, Baines Simmons has just run a pilot event for a new, unique workshop entitled Advanced Safety Management Systems (SMS). It was attended by an eminent group of key figures from the aviation industry and the highly-constructive feedback from this distinguished group will be pivotal in ensuring the workshop’s potential to industry to move towards truly performing safety management. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=85 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=85 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:19 GMT Baines Simmons has recently signed a partnership agreement with Human Performance and Leadership Ltd (HPL), in a collaborative venture to create a new generation of ground-breaking strategic consulting products and services for the aviation industry that will shape the way safety management is viewed and achieved in the future.   http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=84 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=84 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:53:18 GMT Baines Simmons Americas joined forces with CORPAC (Peruvian Corporation of Commercial Airports and Aviation Inc) to host the first Latin Americas Aviation Safety Symposium at CORPAC Headquarters in Lima, Peru in November 2011.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=83 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=83 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:34:15 GMT Baines Simmons has contracted Stephen Myall to augment its consulting arm as well as to further enhance the team that the company provides to resource the highly successful Isle of Man Aircraft Register.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=82 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=82 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:31:45 GMT  Baines Simmons has appointed Chaz Counter as air operations and change management consultant to further expand the company’s capability, particularly in the military sector. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=81 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=81 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:24:47 GMT Baines Simmons’ place as a trusted safety partner of the Royal Air Force (RAF) was further cemented when the company was asked to provide a key speaker for the RAF Flight Safety team’s recent RAF Air Safety Symposium. The highly successful event took place at RAF Cranwell and was attended by more than 150 RAF and invited civil aviation industry personnel. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=80 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=80 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:48:48 GMT RAF Brize Norton - the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) largest Main Operating Base (MOB) is now using Baines Simmons Safety Management Advisory Services to further develop its safety model. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=79 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=79 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:09:46 GMT "The best out-sourced airworthiness project experienced," is the verdict of Jan Plevka, European Defence Agency’s Principal Airworthiness Officer, on the recent completion of a project by Baines Simmons. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=78 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=78 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:59:17 GMT Over the next three and a half years, 18,000 aviation specialist personnel, working across the Royal Navy (RN), the British Army, the Royal Air Force (RAF), and Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) will engage with the new Military Aviation Authority (MAA) in a significant aviation safety improvement investment programme worth £2.3 million. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=77 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=77 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:32:40 GMT Aviation safety integration specialist, Baines Simmons, has just won certification for the BSI Group’s respected ISO 9001:2008 quality management system standards.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=76 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=76 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:53:41 GMT With world-leading Human Factor and Error Management programmes delivering real return on investment, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is making good progress in terms of further improvement of KLM’s Safety Management System (SMS) . http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=75 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=75 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:59:21 GMT Baines Simmons has appointed John Heather to fill a new business development manager role with particular focus on the regulatory authorities. This new position has been created as the company gears up to build on its success and break into new markets. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=74 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=74 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:45:08 GMT The Third European Safety Management Symposium is booked to take place on 15 and 16 May 2012, once again hosted by world leading safety improvement specialists, Baines Simmons Ltd.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=73 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=73 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:48:34 GMT Baines Simmons’ Technical Director, Bob Simmons, received extremely positive feedback when he participated as a key speaker at the recent European Defence Agency (EDA) Military Airworthiness Conference, held in Poland in July 2011. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=72 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=72 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:54:17 GMT Having signed a five-year contract with The Isle of Man Government at the end of 2010 for aircraft certification services, Baines Simmons continues to demonstrate the powerful managed services resource it can provide. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=71 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=71 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:05:54 GMT Baines Simmons is investing £500k in continuing professional development (CPD) for its extensive team of consultants this year, to ensure the company maintains its reputation as a market leading, world class provider of aviation safety solutions. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=70 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=70 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:34:09 GMT BAE Systems Military Air & Information (MAI) has again turned to its safety partner Baines Simmons to carry out a series of breakfast and lunchtime briefings for mixed audiences as part of the organisation’s ‘Think Safety First – Everyone’s Responsibility’ campaign. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=69 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=69 Tue, 31 May 2011 11:45:12 GMT The Civil Aviation Department of the Swedish Transport Agency has just completed a demanding but productive training session with Baines Simmons on Safety Management Systems (SMS) that ensures the authority will retain its reputation for excellence. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=68 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=68 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:21:49 GMT Latin America’s leading supplier of aircraft maintenance solutions, Aeroman, has engaged Baines Simmons - Americas to launch its Safety Management System (SMS). http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=67 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=67 Wed, 25 May 2011 15:53:54 GMT Baines Simmons has appointed Jez Last to join the growing team of highly experienced consultants that the company is currently recruiting to meet the increasing demand for the provision of quality safety management system (SMS) consultancy and training. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=66 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=66 Wed, 25 May 2011 14:03:49 GMT Russia-based NPO Saturn brought in Baines Simmons to help increase the organisation’s knowledge-base on the EASA regulatory requirements for the new SaM146 Engine. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=65 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=65 Thu, 19 May 2011 16:02:24 GMT The Baines Simmons new business team was delighted by the interest shown in the company’s world class aviation safety solutions demonstrated at a stand taken at the AP&M Expo held at London’s Olympia exhibition centre on 4 and 5 May 2011.   http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=64 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=64 Tue, 17 May 2011 09:14:27 GMT Baines Simmons has won a contract to work with Clockwork Research to deliver tailored safety training to easyJet which commenced in February 2011 and will be rolled out further in 2011. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=62 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=62 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:49:59 GMT A team from Baines Simmons and Royal Air Force Flight Safety (RAFFS) visited the world’s leading aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, to conduct training and consultancy services. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=61 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=61 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:11:08 GMT Baines Simmons has recently been chosen as the provider of Safety Management Systems (SMS) training by the Swedish Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA). http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=60 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=60 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:56:13 GMT Baines Simmons’ Managing Director, Keven Baines, has just returned from a hugely successful strategic business development trip to Hong Kong. In the twelve day visit starting on 6 March, he was able to forge productive relationships with key clients and strategic safety partners in the region. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=59 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=59 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:39:16 GMT Baines Simmons has today (14 March 2011) entered into a strategic collaboration with the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) to provide specialist aviation safety and consulting services in the Hong Kong region. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=58 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=58 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:43:43 GMT A hugely successful team approach between a Baines Simmons UK team and Baines Simmons - America's Managing Director, Jerry Allen, resulted in a most encouraging Safety Management Diagnostic (SMD) visit for TAP Portugal's maintenance unit, TAP Maintenance & Engineering (TAP ME), in January 2011. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=57 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=57 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:38:37 GMT Aviation safety expert Baines Simmons has been selected by CAA International (CAAi), a commercial subsidiary of the UK Civil Aviation Authority and training provider to industry, to enter a joint training initiative in order to provide training for operators and regulators on the requirements driven by the new Part-OR and Part-AR regulations being introduced by EASA in June 2011.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=56 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=56 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:23:53 GMT Baines Simmons has recently trained investigators working for the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the Ministry of Transport, enabling them to better understand where an organisation's deficiencies in Safety Management Systems (SMS) has contributed to incidents that require investigation. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=55 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=55 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:44:44 GMT Baines Simmons has entered into a safety training partnership with the Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) in Bahrain to deliver specialist training and consulting services in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=54 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=54 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:30:43 GMT Following a competitive tender process involving seven companies, Baines Simmons has won an exclusive contract with the European Defence Agency to conduct a study into military aircraft maintenance certifying staff qualifications, involving 26 European countries. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=53 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=53 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:51:10 GMT Baines Simmons Australasia is proud to announce the signing of our contract with Perth based Skippers Aviation Ltd. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=52 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=52 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:36:54 GMT Baines Simmons welcomes John Anfield to work as a new Associate Partner to support senior leadership teams in the long-term sustainability of their Safety Management Systems (SMS). http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=51 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=51 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:23:06 GMT The Isle of Man Government today (18 November 2010) signed a five-year contract extension for aircraft certification services with aviation safety experts, Baines Simmons. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=50 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=50 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:49:00 GMT More than 150 delegates attended the European Safety Management Symposium hosted by world leaders in aviation safety, Baines Simmons Ltd, and the UK Flight Safety Committee. Now in its second year, the two-day symposium was held at the Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon in September 2010. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=49 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=49 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:03:12 GMT As part of Baines Simmons’ ongoing commitment to quality and client satisfaction BAE Systems were invited to audit as part of their Approved Supplier Programme. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=48 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=48 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:32:47 GMT At our Aviation Safety Academy today, Stuart King from AgustaWestland UK, was delighted to learn that he was the 2,000th person to successfully qualify as a trained aviation safety investigator. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=47 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=47 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:17:58 GMT Baines Simmons will be exhibiting at this years MRO Europe Exhibition, being held at Excel in London on the 29th and 30th September. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=46 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=46 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:05:33 GMT A panel of speakers at the Rotor & Wing 2010 Safety & Training Summit on June 8 reiterated the importance of an "active safety culture" within an organization and argued that everything in aviation boils down to human factors. The Summit in Denver drew experts together from various sectors of the industry. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=45 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=45 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:56:05 GMT Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. has selected Baines Simmons to develop and facilitate a world-leading and sustainable training programme that will improve maintenance standards and enhance safety culture. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=44 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=44 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:03:22 GMT At the invitation of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), Baines Simmons Business Development Manager, Grant Findlay, delivered a paper, "Integrating Safety and Error Management into complex systems", on board HQS Wellington on the river Thames to 60 delegates during the launch of the book 'The Human Element'. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=43 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=43 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:38:54 GMT A range of Baines Simmons courses, which catered for Boeing staff at all levels, was carefully selected by Boeing to help its people have a deeper understanding of the implications the company’s intended move into the European regulatory landscape through its GoldCare programme. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=42 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=42 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:16:21 GMT On the 15 and 16 June 2010, Baines Simmons in its role as representative for the Royal Aeronautical Society Human Factors Group: Engineering (RAeS HFG:E) attended the European Human Factors Advisory Group (EHFAG) meeting held at EASA in Cologne. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=40 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=40 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:48:32 GMT Baines Simmons were proud to be a sponsor and to present at the 22nd Maintenance Human Factors Symposium held by the Royal Aeronautical Society in May. The prestigious two day event in London was supported by the UK CAA, Transport Canada and the US Federal Aviation Administration.   http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=39 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=39 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:13:01 GMT Baines Simmons has for many years been recognised as the World Leaders in Aviation Safety and as part of their commitment to developing real solutions that work for industry they have recently invested significantly with a three day SMS workshop. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=38 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=38 Thu, 27 May 2010 11:38:17 GMT Baines Simmons recently held its first Selection Day for new safety consultants. As part of its strategic growth, Baines Simmons continues to recruit world-class professionals with the highest quality expertise and experience in aviation safety; and the latest campaign produced a tremendous response from highly competent applicants based in the UK, Europe, US and Canada.   http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=37 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=37 Thu, 27 May 2010 10:34:57 GMT As Baines Simmons commences its 9th year of providing airworthiness and safety consultancy service to the Queen’s Helicopter Flight, Bob Simmons, Technical Director, delivered a SMS briefing session at Buckingham Palace. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=36 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=36 Fri, 14 May 2010 17:05:57 GMT During recent months, the Royal Air Force (RAF) has increasingly realized the benefits of a more proactive reporting culture as their Maintenance Error Management System ((M)EMS) goes live across its Main Operating Bases.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=35 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=35 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:36:28 GMT Baines Simmons has been selected to work as a Strategic Partner with the MAA Operating Safety Regulation Group (Op SRG) to develop a world-first Defence Aviation Error Management System (DAEMS). http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=34 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=34 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:07:37 GMT Baines Simmons are delighted to be offering our highly regarded EASA compliant training courses to the National Aviation Authority community. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=33 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=33 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:38:07 GMT The first Hawker 4000 to be registered in Europe has received its Certificate of Airworthiness assessment from Baines Simmons. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=32 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=32 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:25:50 GMT At the request of Air Safety Support International (ASSI), Baines Simmons Business Development Manager, Grant Findlay, has recently facilitated an Audit Refresher and Assessing Quality Management Systems training course in Florida, with participants from Bermuda DCA, Turks and Caicos CAA, Cayman  CAA and ASSI. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=31 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=31 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:47:29 GMT “I have sat on 6 HF courses – and this was by far the best.” This was how one participant summed up the latest ground-breaking open training course from Baines Simmons - Human Factors - General Principles. The course was held this week at the company’s Aviation Safety Academy at Fairoaks Airport in Surrey. Delegates came from the UK, mainland Europe, Scandinavia and Africa, and from a wide range of aviation backgrounds.   http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=30 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=30 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:35:34 GMT On the 4th of February 2010, Jerry Allen, Managing Director of Baines Simmons Americas gave two presentations on Safety Management to delegates at the 2010 Singapore Airshow. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=29 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=29 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:35:02 GMT Baines Simmons recognises that the demand for the Management of safety within the industry affects all areas of the business; with this in mind the Company is delighted to announce the inclusion of new, innovative courses, managed and consultancy services to meet the needs of the Flight Operations Community. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=28 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=28 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:29:49 GMT As world leaders in Airworthiness, Risk and Safety Management, Baines Simmons are presenting safety seminars at Asia’s largest airshow. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=27 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=27 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:57:46 GMT Baines Simmons saw the 2010 New Year in with our annual World Managers Workshop - a four day meeting of minds from our UK and Europe, Americas, Australasia and Asia Pacific offices. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=26 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=26 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:39:25 GMT Baines Simmons launches a pioneering new system to help aviation organisations embed a strong relationship between business culture and safety systems, and understand how sound Safety Management Systems provide real business benefit. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=25 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=25 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:23:02 GMT Following our consulting and training success with the Royal Air Force, Baines Simmons was recently invited by the Royal Navy to review key aspects of safety and airworthiness management.  http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=24 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=24 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:01:30 GMT Baines Simmons Technical Staff Conference - November 2009 Over 40 Baines Simmons aviation experts were able to attend the recent November 2009 Technical Staff Conference held over two days in which we examined the principles, implications and issues of individual personal safety and organisational level safety management. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=23 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=23 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:24:32 GMT The Isle of Man registry, launched in May 2007, has proved a flying success for Baines Simmons, with current registry figures nearly six times the initial estimate. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=22 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=22 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:04:22 GMT A new training facility specialising in aviation safety and airworthiness training will be opened this November by Baines Simmons. The Aviation Safety Academy, which will be based at Fairoaks Airport, will be the UK’s first dedicated training centre where aviation experts can immerse themselves in professional aviation learning. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=21 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=21 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:15:04 GMT Baines Simmons latest MAOS course recently achieved a 100% overall GOOD or VERY GOOD satisfaction rating. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=20 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=20 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:49:07 GMT Baines Simmons has recently completed an Airworthiness Management Diagnostic on a major European MRO. The diagnostic exercise involved an onsite survey by subject matter experts to review the company’s airworthiness management processes, people and outputs. The results were analysed using Baines Simmons SMARRT™ Tool which produced an Executive Summary and detailed findings report that is benchmarked against industry best practice.   http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=19 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=19 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:25:09 GMT Baines Simmons establishes itself firmly on the map of responsible Aviation Safety Consultancy practices as it invests significantly in the future with the appointment of the final members of the management team. The appointments of Corina Canavan (formerly of CAA International) and Rob Spence bring the team to its planned full complement of 7 managers. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=18 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=18 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:47:33 GMT The Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm (FAA) has joined an ever-growing client list of major aviation organisations to have selected Baines Simmons to deliver our Safety Management and Risk Reduction Tool (SMARRT™) diagnostic assessment service. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=17 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=17 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:58:41 GMT Baines Simmons has been approved under the UK MoD’s FATS scheme for three years and was recently successful in extending the scope of services offered under FATS 3. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=16 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=16 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:41:22 GMT The FAiR™ (Flowchart Analysis of Investigation Results) System lies at the heart of an organization’s Just Culture policy and has been developed by Baines Simmons in response to the challenge of creating an open reporting culture within complex regulated organizations; balancing accountability with the desire for learning and improvement. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=15 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=15 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:00:22 GMT Keven Baines, Managing Director of Baines Simmons Ltd, was recently invited to speak at a Royal Aeronautical Society conference organized by the Rail and Aviation Standing Group of the Human Factors Committee, and took the opportunity to share with the audience the company’s work in developing the FAiR™ System. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=14 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=14 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:41:09 GMT Following the initial success of Baines Simmons Asia Pacific with the management and presentation of the 1st HK Airworthiness Course in Cathay City, Hong Kong, they have just completed the second course at TAECO’s Technical Training Centre in Xiamen, China. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=11 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=11 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:12:19 GMT Baines Simmons commits to investing up to £500,000 per annum in Continuing Practice Education for Consultants. Keven Baines Managing Director announces “We are committed to offering the market world class products through world class people – and are investing in just that... with the aim of being truly world class in the areas in which we specialise." http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=10 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=10 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:57:28 GMT Technical Director Bob Simmons and Principal Consultant, David Innes, recently completed independent safety audits for Singapore Airlines and SilkAir. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=9 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=9 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:42:27 GMT Baines Simmons, a world-class airworthiness consultancy based in Surrey, has teamed up with Farnborough College of Technology to help improve the skills of aviation professionals. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=8 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=8 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:21:09 GMT Baines Simmons Australasia signed a contract with Bristow Helicopters Australia Ltd. for development and delivery of bespoke Maintenance Human Factors training at Initial and Continuation levels. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=6 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=6 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:49:20 GMT International Bureau of Aviation has launched a new repossession service and temporary registration in conjunction with the Isle of Man Aircraft Registry - which is operated through a managed service from Baines Simmons. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=5 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=5 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:41:25 GMT Building on the 70% growth from last year, we continue to strategically invest in strengthening our management capacity and capability. The growth from our existing 250 and new clients in the civil aviation market continues to secure new opportunities for major programmes, new contracts and new products such as SMS, SMARRT and FAIR.   http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=3 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=3 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:06:10 GMT Formerly known as CASD, the Military Airworthiness Regulator (MAR) held a very successful and engaging one day Managers' HF workshop facilitated by Baines Simmons. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=2 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=2 Tue, 19 May 2009 14:41:35 GMT As part of our planned growth, Baines Simmons successfully launched the first of many open training courses in the European mainland. http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=1 http://www.bainessimmons.com/news.php?news_id=1 Tue, 19 May 2009 11:51:32 GMT