Beyond Safety: The Real ROI of Flight Data Monitoring

When most operators think of Flight Data Monitoring (FDM), they think safety. And that’s fair — safety is the foundation. But the same data that helps identify operational risks can also uncover opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce wear, and lower maintenance...

Interesting Parallels: Flight Data Monitoring and Online Product Reviews

A Holiday Insight into Data and Reviews   Over the holidays, I found myself sitting at my laptop, sifting through endless online product reviews for a much-needed coffee maker. Amidst this, a curious thought struck me: the process of analyzing these reviews is...

Flight Data Monitoring Service vs. Software: Which is Best for You?

(Note: This article was originally published on November 16, 2020). If you are considering starting or upgrading a Flight Data Monitoring or FOQA program, you have two main options. You can choose the more traditional route of purchasing software, installing it on...

What is Real-Time Flight Data Monitoring?

(Note: This article was originally published on February 8, 2021). Lately I have been noticing more and more references to real-time Flight Data Monitoring, or real-time FDM. Perhaps you have seen the term, too, and are wondering what real-time FDM is? So what is...

Career Profile: Flight Data Analysis Software Developer

(Note: This article was originally published on April 12, 2021). In this blog, we wanted to do something a little different. Recently, we have been getting a number of emails asking about software development opportunities within Scaled Analytics. The timing is pretty...

FOQA and Flight Data Monitoring Series Part 1: Introduction to FOQA

Before you begin: For a short, lighthearted video providing an overview of Flight Data Monitoring, check out our video here.     About This Series This is the first in a series of posts about Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) or Flight Data...