UK CAA publishes Human Factors strategy and action plan
We’re pleased to see that the CAA has reignited the focus on Human Factors (HF) and its contribution to aviation safety through its recently revised HF strategy. It’s worth noting how the CAA links its HF strategy to supporting Performance Based Oversight (PBO) and risk assessment. As we’ve mentioned previously in our PBO whitepaper, human […]
Safety: differently, I vs II, or leading, caring and supporting?
As a passionate safety professional, and one who cares about helping others to lead successfully, I read, listen and learn about the differing views, and the thinking about safety in aviation and other safety-critical industries. What strikes me is some of the complexity in the thinking, language and delivery that is out there. I hear […]
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.