TrustFlight has added a digital Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) to its portfolio of safety solutions for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. As an integrated piece of its Electronic Logbook, FRAT provides an objective means for pilots to assess risks for Go/No-Go decision-making directly from the cockpit.

"The recent rise in aviation incidents highlights the need for proactive measures to reduce risk and increase safety," says CEO Karl Steeves. "Our software is designed to increase aircraft availability while integrating critical safety processes; we see FRAT as an important addition to the TrustFlight ecosystem."

By evaluating a wide array of factors including weather conditions, aircraft readiness, pilot experience and airport characteristics, FRAT enables flight operations teams to make informed decisions that prioritise safety prior to take off. Customisable by the operator, FRAT assessments ensure that all flights meet stringent operator requirements to reduce the likelihood of incidents and accidents. Upon pilot completion of TrustFlight’s FRAT assessment, a low, medium or high risk rating for the flight is instantly displayed within cockpit EFBs. Completed FRAT scores are visible from the powerful TrustFlight dashboard for accurate reporting and powerful audit capabilities.

TrustFlight also offers MEL Manager, SMS, QMS and Reliability Analytics software, which seamlessly integrate for a unified user experience leading to accurate, actionable decision-making across the enterprise.

"To truly unlock safety, critical safety applications should be integrated with each other," concludes Steeves. "That’s the philosophy behind TrustFlight as we look forward to being a core part of the safety ecosystem within North America."