Podcast: Women in Business Aviation are Inspiring Future Leaders in Innovative Ways

March 22, 2022

Women’s History Month marks a moment to highlight the new ways today’s leaders are inspiring tomorrow’s professionals. They’re innovating with new kinds of mentorships. They’re finding new ways to share their inspiring real-life stories. They’re forming new kinds of networking groups, in person and online.

In this episode of NBAA’s “Flight Plan,” host Rob Finfrock discusses these and other initiatives with:

  • Lee Brewster, vice-president, Thoroughbred Aviation and secretary, NBAA Maintenance Committee
  • Viviana Kozin, COO, Priester Aviation
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Podcast: Proactive Steps to Help Prevent Runway Excursions

Runway excursions are the leading cause of accidents in turbine business aircraft operations. NBAA's Domestic Operations Committee recently updated the association's safety resource, Reducing Runway Excursions in Business Aviation, with additional tips for operators to avoid these events.
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Podcast: Recurrent Checkrides Are a Moment to Level-Up, Not Just Level Off

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Consultancies estimate that recent operator requests for guidance on developing safety management systems are up by double digits. What SMS elements are they focusing on?
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Podcast: Responding Safely to Laser Strikes

More than 13,300 laser strikes against aircraft were reported in the U.S. in 2023, and while business aircraft aren't targeted as frequently as airliners, operators must know how to respond safely.
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