On 8 May 2025, Professional Aviation Academy hosted the 4th edition of #PASafetyDay, an event dedicated to promoting a strong safety culture within the aviation industry.
Welcome Address by Capt. Vito Preti
Capt. Vito Preti, CEO & Founder of Professional Aviation Academy, reaffirmed the Academy’s commitment to training professional pilots through the highest standards of quality and a safety culture embedded in every aspect of flight training and daily operations.
Expert Speakers from the Aviation Industry
The programme featured distinguished speakers from the Italian Air Force, the Italian Flight Safety Agency (ANSV), and the Frecce Tricolori, who shared their operational experience and explored key topics related to flight safety.
The programme included:
- Lt. Col. Daniele Piperno – Prevention in the Italian Air Force through the new Flight Safety Management System (FSMS)
- Lt. Col. Paola Verde – Spatial Disorientation in Flight
- Dr. Leonardo Milani – The Mindset of High-Performing Teams: Lessons from the Frecce Tricolori
- Lt. Col. Giulio Rosati – Analysis of an Aviation Investigation Conducted by ANSV
- Col. Alessandro Tortorella – The Importance of Advanced UPRT (Upset Prevention and Recovery Training)
Each presentation provided valuable insights into prevention, human factors, risk management, and continuous improvement—fundamental principles for promoting a strong safety culture across the aviation industry.
Safety as a Shared Value
At Professional Aviation Academy, safety is more than a regulatory requirement—it is a core value that guides every stage of our training.
Through initiatives such as #PASafetyDay, the Academy encourages the exchange of knowledge, collaboration with industry professionals, and the sharing of best practices, helping to strengthen the safety culture that underpins every flight operation.
