Hats off to Bombardier and Bob Agostino!

Bombardier deserves a big pat on its winglets for a different kind of export -- this one its Safety Standdown, to Europe, to coincide with the 7th Annual European Business Aviation Convention and Exposition (EBACE 2007) coming in May.

Safety Standdown Europe is a non-commercial effort by Bombardier, NBAA and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) to provide insight and knowledge designed to change the way operators think about safety. The information presented at the Safety Standdown is not aircraft or manufacturer specific. Attendance is free but space is limited. For additional details and to register, visit the Web site www.safetystanddown.com

Having attended several U.S. Safety Standdowns, held annually in Wichita, I can attest to the value of this event. Last fall, Bombardier held its 10th such event. The Standdown is also headed to a one-day event on the west coast later this year.

Way to go to all the sponsors and the staff that makes this ambitious event happen!