In the May 2026 issue of AvBuyer, NATA’s Shannon Chambers and Brandon Popovich examine the importance of mindful ramp vehicle movement in supporting safe ground operations.
The article outlines practical steps FBOs and airport service providers can take to strengthen ramp safety, including limiting vehicle operation to trained and authorized personnel, reinforcing predictable movement patterns, conducting pre-use inspections, and maintaining clear oversight of vendors, tenants, and other outside traffic entering airside areas.
Chambers and Popovich also highlight the role of NATA Safety 1st training in helping operators standardize procedures, improve situational awareness, and reinforce a safety culture that treats ramp driving as an essential part of safe ground handling operations. Read the full article on page 106.