Navigating Airspace De-Escalation: What Operators Need to Know
Airspace closures and flight cancellations can happen quickly and unpredictably in today’s volatile geopolitical landscape, leaving operators scrambling to reroute flights and assess risk. But what happens when those airspaces begin to reopen or flight operations begin to resume? Determining when and how to resume your operations in previously restricted airspace or conflict zones is […]
Predictive Risk Intelligence for Aviation: The Power of Osprey Forecasts in the Wake of PS752
In an ever-evolving aviation landscape, geopolitical events, regulatory changes, and operational risks unfold rapidly, predictive intelligence has never been more critical. The tragic downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 in January 2020 highlighted a stark industry gap—how aviation operators can proactively mitigate risks using predictive insights. Recent rulings around this case underscore the necessity […]
Osprey Flight Solutions Forecasts
In July 2023, Osprey Flight Solutions began issuing forecasts regarding global activity impacting aviation that has a realistic possibility, is likely or has a near certain likelihood of occurring in the future. Up until the end of 2023, we published a total of 220 forecasts. These included 113 related to social unrest/industrial action, including environmental […]
Osprey Flight Solutions: 2023 Round-Up
Notifications During 2023, Osprey Flight Solutions issued a total of 1,868 notifications covering aviation-centric incidents and events in over 200 countries. These are divided into four main categories in the Osprey system: Aviation Safety, Aviation Security, Conflict Zone Dynamics and Conventional Military Activity. Of the total notifications issued, 537 were critical alerts, largely relating to […]
Navigating the Cost of Changing Your Risk Management/Risk Intelligence Solution in the Aviation Industry
In the aviation industry, where safety and efficiency are paramount, risk management and intelligence systems play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations. The dynamic and fast-paced nature of aviation necessitates the continuous evolution of these systems to adapt to emerging challenges and opportunities. Osprey’s solutions offer a compelling case for making the switch. Explore […]
The Cost of Disruption to Airline Operations: Navigating Challenges and Solutions
In the fast-paced world of aviation, disruptions to airline operations can have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond the immediate inconvenience to passengers and crew. From technical glitches to unexpected events, the cost of disruption can be substantial. Director General of IATA, Willie Walsh, recently stated “Airlines will share $9.8 billion in net profit this year. […]
Elevating Safety: The Operational Benefits of Proactive Risk Management in the Aviation Industry
In the fast-paced and complex world of aviation, safety is paramount. Ensuring the well-being of passengers and crew members, as well as protecting valuable assets, has always been a top priority for the industry. To achieve this, aviation companies are increasingly turning to proactive risk management systems to address potential threats before they escalate into […]
Sudan Conflict: Osprey’s analysis of the impacts on aviation
Background On 15 April, the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were reported to have begun fighting throughout Sudan. Armed clashes have been reported in Khartoum, Merowe (Marawi), Nyala, Port Sudan, Zelengi, El Fasher, Omdurman, El Obeid, Damazine, Gedaref, Blue Nile state, Kassala and North Darfur, Central Darfur and West Darfur. In […]
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine
One year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on 24 February 2022, Osprey Flight Solutions takes a deep dive into the conflict and how this has impacted the aviation industry. Background Since Russia commenced its invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, airspace closures and flight bans have severely impacted civilian flight operations, particularly […]
Aircrew Security: Criminal risks to aviation operators
Violent criminal activity and/or organised crime such as armed robberies, thefts, assaults and follow-home robberies at airports and in the surrounding areas have the potential to negatively impact flight crews. These incidents commonly occur either at the airport, at airport car parks or along highways leading to/from facilities. While most criminal incidents tend to target […]
Insider Threat: Impacts of the economic crisis on aviation security
Amid high rates of inflation driven by the pandemic and the Ukraine invasion, Osprey assesses that the global cost-of-living crisis will increase the insider threat to aviation operations The threat posed by aviation insiders has long been a significant concern to the industry for a multitude of reasons. First, the access and knowledge with which […]
Situation Updates over the Holiday Period
During the holiday period from 20 December through to 4 January, Osprey continued to support the aviation industry with comprehensive security intelligence analysis. In multiple cases, Osprey provided proactive “left of bang” alerting of potential conflict zone and/or conventional military activity that could pose a threat or hazard to aviation. Being able to understand the […]
