Baldwin launches ASAP Facilitator Program

Baldwin Safety & Compliance has launched its Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Facilitator Program.

The initiative is designed to help companies better manage their FAA-approved ASAPs, encouraging certificated employees to voluntarily report safety-related events without fear of disciplinary action. Programme users get access to a secure employee portal where safety issues can be reported, tracked and analysed. 

The programme also supports the administrative needs of the ASAP Event Review Committee (ERC), ensuring corrective actions are properly tracked and meetings between company management and FAA safety inspectors are documented.

In a statement, Baldwin said: “Many organisations making the switch to Baldwin for ASAP facilitation have found that consolidating their ASAP programme and Safety Management System (SMS) under one provider leads to greater efficiency. As a Portside company, Baldwin Safety & Compliance offers even greater value by integrating with a comprehensive suite of aviation management solutions.”

Business aviation operator Talon Air was an early adopter of Baldwin’s ASAP Facilitator Program. Timothy Martins, director of Safety at Talon, said: “Baldwin’s responsiveness to our needs and commitment to continuous improvement far exceed what we’ve experienced before. Their expertise and support have made our ASAP process more seamless and effective than ever.”

Portside completed its acquisition of Baldwin in October 2023. Established in 2004, Baldwin specialises in designing, implementing and maintaining safety management systems (SMS).

Meanwhile, earlier this year, Portside launched Horizon, a software system designed to serve larger, more complex flight departments, fractional ownership programmes and jet card operators.

Horizon is a fully cloud-based, modular platform that gives operators advanced reporting, third-party integrations and powerful application programming interface (API) capabilities.

“Horizon is a direct response to the growing need for a more flexible, powerful, and user-friendly software solution in the business aviation space,” said Alek Verntisky, CEO at Portside. “We designed this platform to address the challenges faced by complex flight departments and operators who require scalability, automation, and real-time insights to optimise their operations.”