Aerospace

ENHANCING PILOTS’ OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION

November 15, 2022

ENHANCING PILOTS’ OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
The airline flight deck is one of the most coveted workplaces, as can be attested to by the more than
100,000 pilots in the United States and Canada who work hard and sacrifice to earn a seat at the controls
of a transport category airline aircraft. 

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ForeFlight

ForeFlight was founded in 2007 by aviation entrepreneurs who set out to build elegant, high-performing flight planning and flight bag apps for pilots. ForeFlight Mobile, the company’s flagship product, improves situational awareness, increases productivity, and simplifies decision making for pilots and flight crews all over the world.

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whitePaper | January 21, 2022

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Electric Aviation in 2022

whitePaper | June 11, 2022

This study, performed on behalf of all HDI Global Specialty Aviation branches, presents a comprehensive literature review on the state of electric aviation development in April 2022. At present there are few insurers offering dedicated electric aircraft policies.

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whitePaper | April 13, 2021

Air transport plays a vital role in economies. The number of flights increased by approximately 38% between 2010 and 20191 and is still expected to resume a strong long-term growth globally despite the COVID-19 crisis2 , albeit below 2019 levels for the years to come. This can mainly be attributed to strong forecasted growth in developing countries3 , especially in middle class populations, driving the need and market for greater local and global connectivity within these regions.

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whitePaper | January 27, 2022

While GEO satellites have higher latency and require more power and bigger antennas, they provide higher bandwidth for business and passenger jets with many simultaneous users. GEO satellite systems are heavier and costlier to operate, so balancing necessity with operational efficiencies is a key activity when selecting Satcom networks.

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ForeFlight

ForeFlight was founded in 2007 by aviation entrepreneurs who set out to build elegant, high-performing flight planning and flight bag apps for pilots. ForeFlight Mobile, the company’s flagship product, improves situational awareness, increases productivity, and simplifies decision making for pilots and flight crews all over the world.

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