NTSB Issues Recommendation to International Business Aviation Council Regarding Checklist Execution Standards

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal recommendation, designated as ERA14MA271 and labeled A-15-033, addressed to the International Business Aviation Council. In this directive, the NTSB urges the organization to amend its International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations auditing standards. The specific change requested involves verifying that operators are complying with best practices for checklist execution. The recommendation highlights the importance of using the challenge-verification-response format whenever possible to ensure safety protocols are strictly followed during operations.