BIZAV SECURITY EXPERTS SHARE VETTING TIPS FOR POTENTIAL VENDORS Source: www.nbaa.org, News Editor, First Published Jan/ Feb, 2026 With the accelerating pace of change across today’s business aviation landscape, effectively screening potential vendors is increasingly critical to ensure security, as well as quality and safety, across multiple areas of your operation. “It could be fuel; it could be a third-party providing flight planning and scheduling solutions; it could be a caterer; it could be a vendor you’re bringing in for contract maintenance,” said NBAA Security Council Chair John Cauthen, vice president, global security services and products, aviation and maritime at MedAire.“You’re going to see changes happening all the time, so, it’s important to make sure that you’re vetting as much as possible where you can to help protect yourself.” It’s critical to do what you can to make sure potential vendors are following the law and can meet the necessary safety and security protocols of your organization. Companies should conduct due diligence on vetting potential vendors as if they were hiring a new employee, including background checks, obtaining references and researching the potential vendor’s financial health. “This is especially true if you’re transitioning from a legacy known provider who’s been in the industry for a number of years or decades to something new,” Cauthen Opening Lines 5 AVIATION VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 05, ISSUE 04
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