Flight Safety Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, international organization dedicated to research, education, advocacy and publishing in the field of air safety. The vast majority of the world's airlines and aircraft manufacturers hold membership of the foundation with some of the world's leading airlines and manufacturers such as Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines,British Airways, Airbus and BAE Systems being patrons or benefactors.
Since its founding in 1947, the Foundation has acted as a non-profit, independent clearinghouse to disseminate safety information, identify threats to safety and recommend practical solutions. Today, the Foundation provides leadership to more than 600 member organizations in 75 countries.
The Foundation’s atated 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"
- "Be a catalyst for action and the adoption of best aviation safety practices
