Flight Safety Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, international organization engaged in research, auditing, education, advocacy and publishing to improve aviation safety.

The Foundation’s mission is to pursue the continuous improvement of global aviation safety and the prevention of accidents.

The Foundation’s objectives are to:

• Pursue the active involvement and participation of the diverse elements of global professional aviation;

• Anticipate, identify and analyze global aviation safety issues and set priorities;

• Communicate effectively about aviation safety; and,

• Be a catalyst for action and the adoption of best aviation safety practices.

Often referred to as the “conscience of the industry,” the Foundation has contributed significantly to the evolution of aviation safety and the saving of lives. The Foundation occupies a unique position among the many organizations that strive to improve flight safety standards and practices throughout the world. Effectiveness in bridging cultural and political differences in the common cause of safety has earned the Foundation worldwide respect.

The Foundation is distinguished by its objectivity. While interacting with others in the aviation industry, the Foundation is independent of government and commercial organizations.

The air transport industry is a unique global enterprise — a single flight can cross the borders of several countries and several continents. The Foundation, with members from more than 142 nations around the globe, transcends local, regional or national political interests.

The Foundation supports the efforts of other aviation organizations to improve flight safety and maintains ongoing communication with them. These organizations include the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), Air Transport Association of America (ATA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA), International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA), National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), U.K. Flight Safety Committee, and many others. FSF support includes joint safety meetings, which have been held with IATA, IFA, NBAA, FSF–CIS [Commonwealth of Independent States] and the French National Academy of Air and Space. In addition to FSF–CIS, the Foundation is affiliated with other sister organizations in specific regions of the world to enhance aviation safety. These are Air Safety Foundation of Australasia, FSF–Japan, FSF–Southeastern Europe-Hellas, FSF–Taiwan, China and FSF–West Africa.

The following organizational chart shows boards, sister organizations, advisory committees and members involved in carrying out the mission of the Foundation.

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