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USAIG has added&nbsp;FlightSafety International (FSI, Booth 2638) to&nbsp;the list of service providers for its Performance Vector safety initiative, the insurance provider announced this week at NBAA 2018. Performance Vector allows eligible policyholders to select annually from a portfolio of training and safety-enhancing services, and a broad range of FSI’s eLearning courses will now be among the choices.
Eligible USAIG policyholders that choose Performance Vector’s “Mix and Match eLearning Package” option can now access a dozen FlightSafety courses covering topics including hazardous materials/dangerous goods, runway analysis,&nbsp;Vnav procedures using MDA as a DA,&nbsp;North Atlantic high level airspace,&nbsp;and ICAO en route and terminal performance-based navigation.
“FlightSafety’s reputation in training is unmatched, and these programs play a vital role in keeping people sharp and up-to-speed on complex aspects of their aviation jobs,” said John Brogan, USAIG president and CEO. “I believe our policyholders will enjoy and elevate their safety posture with these new course offerings.”
The addition reflects USAIG’s continual updating of its Performance Vector suite of safety programs, “to keep pace with changes and improvements in aviation safety protocols,” the company said.
USAIG’s team of experts are on hand at the company’s booth (866) to answer attendees questions about the program or other safety and insurance issues, and information on Performance Vector is also available under the safety tab on the company’s website.

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