Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), the global leader in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT), announced at NBAA-BACE 2024 that Director of Flight Operations Norm “DQ” Dequier has been appointed to the NBAA Safety Committee. Additionally, Dequier has received the NBAA Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award, recognizing his leadership and commitment to aviation safety.
Las Vegas, NV – October 24, 2024:
Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), the global leader in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) is pleased to announce that its Director of Flight Operations, Norm “DQ” Dequier, has been appointed to the NBAA Safety Committee. As part of this prestigious appointment, Norm will also serve on the Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) Working Group, addressing aviation’s leading cause of fatalities in business aviation.
In addition to these significant responsibilities, Norm has been honored with the NBAA Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award, recognizing his outstanding leadership and professionalism in supporting aviation safety.
“As a passionate advocate for aviation safety, I am deeply honored to join the NBAA Safety Committee and to collaborate with other professionals on critical safety initiatives such as the LOC-I Working Group,” said Norm “DQ” Dequier. “This opportunity allows me to further contribute to the mission of advancing business aviation safety while continuing APS’s leadership in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT).”
This transition follows the completion of Paul ‘BJ’ Ransbury’s tenure as Chairman of the NBAA Safety Committee. BJ, CEO of APS, will be stepping down from his leadership role after serving the committee and its mission with distinction. “I am proud to pass the torch to DQ, who brings unmatched experience and dedication to our shared goal of making business aviation safer,” said Paul “BJ” Ransbury. “Under his leadership, APS will continue to support NBAA and its vital safety initiatives with the same unwavering commitment to excellence.”
The NBAA Safety Committee provides strategic guidance on safety matters to the NBAA membership and board of directors. The committee’s primary mission is to identify and mitigate risks to business aviation, working towards the shared vision of making business aviation safer for all.
About Aviation Performance Solutions (APS)
Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) is the global leader in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) for professional pilots. With more than 25 years of experience, APS provides comprehensive on-aircraft and simulator-based training solutions designed to prevent Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I), aviation’s leading cause of fatalities. APS’s proven training programs are trusted by airlines, military organizations, and corporate flight departments around the world.
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