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Bristow Group is adopting TrustFlight’s Centrik 5 software to help with safety reporting, risk assessment, and compliance oversight for its global helicopter fleet. The selection of Centrik 5 expands on Bristow’s use of TrustFlight’s Baines Simmons training and consultancy services.
With a focus on rotorcraft operations, Bristow will use Centrik 5 for reporting and compliance efforts as well as support for risk assessments that are linked to safety management system reports and findings. This will enhance oversight and operational responsiveness, according to TrustFlight, by bringing “safety, risk, and compliance into an integrated environment that supports fast access for distributed teams.”
“Establishing consistent global standards for safety, compliance, and HSE [health, safety, and environment] requires the right systems to support how our teams operate in real life,” said Bristow chief safety officer Russell Gould. “Centrik 5 gives us an intuitive and scalable platform for safety reporting, clear risk visibility, and increased engagement across departments.”
“Bristow operates in some of the most demanding flight environments in the world, and a high-performance safety system must make it easier for teams to report, respond, and continuously improve,” said TrustFlight CEO Karl Steeves. “We’re proud to support Bristow as they focus on safety leadership across their global operations, and we value the broader relationship built through our Baines Simmons training programs that help operators elevate safety performance.”

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