Air Partner appoints Ian Holder as Managing Director, Baines Simmons
Air Partner plc (“Air Partner” or “Group”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Holder as Managing Director, Baines Simmons. He takes up the role immediately, reporting directly to Air Partner CEO Mark Briffa, and will also sit on the Group’s Operating Board. Ian joined Baines Simmons as a Principal Consultant in 2015 and […]
Air Partner’s SafeSkys Awarded Royal Air Force Contract in Scotland
SafeSkys, part of the Air Partner group, has been awarded the contract for provision of Airfield Wildlife Control Services for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in Scotland at RAF Lossiemouth, RLG Kinloss and RAF Leuchars. The three-year contract will commence 1 April 2018, with the option of a two-year extension. SafeSkys is a valued provider […]
Clockwork Research reveals the unknown and potentially fatal dangers of microsleeps and how to avoid them
To mark World Sleep Day, an event recognised across the world on the 16th March, Air Partner’s fatigue risk management consultancy Clockwork Research has released a white paper detailing the dangers of microsleeps for workers in safety-critical industries, such as aviation and medicine, and how best to avoid them.
Baines Simmons and Frazer-Nash Consultancy awarded four-year STEP contract by the Ministry of Defence
Baines Simmons, part of the Air Partner group, has been awarded the contract for the Safety Training for Error Prevention (STEP) programme by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), in partnership with engineering specialist Frazer-Nash Consultancy. The contract is worth between £2 million and £3 million and will span the next four years, with the option […]
EMARs training for the Swedish Defence Procurement Agency
We’re delighted to be working with the Swedish Defence Procurement Agency, where Principal Consultants, Kev Hopwood and Duane Kritzinger, have just spent 5 days in Stockholm examining and discussing the EMAR Part 21, EMAR M & EMAR 145 requirements. A wide number of varying topics were discussed between the group such as the responsibilities of […]
Baines Simmons wins contracts with two NATO operating units
Baines Simmons, part of the Training & Consultancy division of global aviation services group Air Partner, has secured two separate contracts with NATO operating units, the Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa, Hungary, and the AWACS unit (Airborne Warning And Control System) in Geilenkirchen, Germany. Both contracts have a duration of around three months.
Baines Simmons’ client Isle of Man Aircraft Registry wins two prestigious awards at World Commerce Review 2018 Awards
The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry (IOMAR), a longstanding client of Baines Simmons, part of the Air Partner group, has been named Best Global Aviation Registry for the second consecutive year at the World Commerce Review 2018 Awards. In addition, the Registry also took home the inaugural award for Most Recommended Global Aviation Registry.
Our Contribution to Aviation Safety in 2017
Take a look at our contribution to Aviation safety and our 2017 journey to making the skies even safer for our customers.
Baines Simmons participate in Accident and Investigation workshop in Beijing
Baines Simmons participated in a 3 day Accident and Incident Investigation Workshop in Beijing, China last month, organised by the EU-China Aviation Partnership Project (APP). The event was organised in partnership with the accident investigation department of the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC). The aim of the workshop was to share best practice, exchange […]
Baines Simmons talk ‘Just Culture’ and ‘Compliance Monitoring’ at CHC Quality & Safety Summit 2017
Baines Simmons’ Principal Consultants Jeff Fieldhouse and Chris Drew presented workshops at this year’s CHC Quality & Safety Summit which was held in Dallas, Texas in September. The three day conference, hosted by helicopter services provider CHC Helicopter, was attended by over 500 delegates and had approximately 100 workshops on various industry topics delivered by […]