More than a buzzword

An airline’s culture illustrates whether safety really is its “number one priority”

Our times are plagued with catchphrases and our industry with acronyms. Occasionally they endure, more frequently they fade with time and in too many cases they simply confuse. But one term seems to have struck a chord with many and, better still, it is understood.

The concept of ‘culture’ within aviation organisations is frequently expressed by those at the coalface and those in management.