Roger Lee has overseen introduction of an in-house flight data analysis programme

Metrojet flight data technology set to enhance safety and quality standards

Hong Kong-based Metrojet Ltd has launched its in-house Flight Data Analysis Programme (FDAP), which it hopes will enhance flight operational safety and quality in the Asia Pacific region. Metrojet is using Aerobytes Ltd as the core analysis software supplier for the programme development.

The new system, combined with Metrojet’s specialist team of safety professionals, gives Metrojet a dedicated in-house capability to handle and process raw flight data recorder and quick access recorder data, and to adjust event specifications to align with manufacturer’s flight manuals and Metrojet’s own standard operating procedures.  

The system enables Metrojet to be in full control of the entire FDAP, providing the flexibility and timely turnaround of analysis to address and review specific activities to prevent potential safety hazards or risks.

The initiative by Metrojet to implement FDAP is highly supported by industry authorities.Chairman of the Flight Safety Foundation Business Advisory Committee, Captain Peter Stein, says: “FSFBAC pioneered flight data monitoring for business aviation operators over a dozen years ago and continues to be a staunch supporter. The modern trend in aviation safety is for predictive systems that can identify unsafe trends rooted in latent conditions before they manifest themselves in an incident or serious mishap. 

Flight data monitoring is not only an excellent aviation risk management tool, but also makes good business sense when you consider the high costs associated with an incident or serious mishap.”

Roger Lee, Metrojet director of corporate safety and quality, comments: “While it is common practice for commercial airlines to have a full flight data analysis programme in place, this is not the case for private aviation. 

As a continuous improvement initiative, Metrojet is dedicated to enhancing our safety metrics with the overall aim to proactively manage risk and ensure our aircraft are operated to the highest standards.”