Aviation

FUZION SAFETY

For more than 30 years, our team has been at the forefront of aviation safety–partnering with the FAA, supporting operators, and developing the innovative technology and forward-thinking solutions to build a safety future for aviation.

A History of Innovation

1991

UTRS becomes involved with VSPs

1990s

UTRS "wrote the book" on FOQA

2005

UTRS releases WBAT

2010s

WBAT grows steadily

2020

WBAT is awarded a 5-year contract with the FAA

2023

UTRS launches Fuzion Safety

2024

Fuzion Safety Academy is launched

2025

WBAT is awarded a 5-year contract with the FAA

2026 & Beyond

Moving safety forward

1991: How It All Began

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is a technology firm that provides a wide range of leading-edge scientific, engineering, management, and information technology services to the public and private sectors.

Our journey in aviation safety started in the 1990s, when the FAA introduced Voluntary Safety Programs (VSPs). These programs sought to develop partnerships between the FAA, operators, and labor organizations to share safety data that was previously not accessible. While participation was voluntary, operators who participated could receive a reduction in enforcement action.

UTRS became involved with VSPs in 1991, when we helped 14 major and regional carriers develop, launch, and enhance the first Flight Operations Quality Assurance, or FOQA, programs in the U.S. Thus, UTRS literally “wrote the book” on FOQA for U.S. civilian air carriers.

1990s: The Power of Data

UTRS was pivotal in the development of FOQA programs, which provide objective information about what happened during a safety event. To understand why events happen, Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAPs) complement FOQA by encouraging personnel to describe the cause of events through confidential reporting.

These programs–and the data they generate–have led to innumerable changes to protocols and procedures that increase the safety of our skies.

2005: WBAT Launch

In 2005, UTRS released WBAT (Web Based Application Tool), a national data acquisition, storage, and information management system. Eight operators were using WBAT by the end of 2005, laying the foundation for what would become one of the most widely recognized aviation safety management platforms in the industry.

At a time when many operators were relying on disconnected systems and manual processes, WBAT provided a secure, web-based environment for managing critical safety information and supporting voluntary safety programs.

2010s: Expansion of WBAT

After its launch, WBAT grew steadily, with increasing adoption across commercial operators and expanded functionality to support safety management systems. What began as a solution focused on collecting and managing safety data evolved into a comprehensive platform supporting key elements of a modern SMS.

This period of growth solidified WBAT’s reputation as a trusted safety management platform, enabling operators of all sizes to strengthen their safety culture, improve decision-making, and proactively identify risks before they became incidents.

2020: FAA Award

In 2020, Cypher, LLC was awarded a five-year contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support the continued operation and advancement of the WBAT platform, with UTRS serving as the key subcontractor.

This milestone represented a significant validation of WBAT’s capabilities and the decades of aviation safety expertise behind its development. The contract positioned the team to further enhance the platform’s reliability, scalability, and functionality while continuing to support operators, safety professionals, and industry stakeholders nationwide.

2023 & 2024: Fuzion Safety & Academy Launch

In 2023, UTRS launched Fuzion Safety to bring together WBAT support services, ASAP facilitation, flight data analysis, and safety consulting under one unified brand.

Under the Fuzion Safety brand, customers gained a single trusted partner for WBAT support, SMS implementation, ASAP facilitation, flight data analysis, and aviation safety training.

In 2024, Fuzion Safety Academy was launched to bring convenient and expert-led FAA SMS training to aviation safety professionals everywhere. Fuzion Safety Academy specializes in industry-crafted aviation safety and compliance courses designed to help organizations build, implement, and maintain FAA 14 CFR Part 5 SMS programs.

2025: FAA Renews Contract

The FAA continued its commitment to the WBAT platform through a renewed five-year contract designating Cypher, LLC as the prime contractor and UTRS as the key subcontractor.

This contract renewal reflected the platform’s continued success in supporting aviation safety initiatives and demonstrated the FAA’s commitment to leveraging proven technology to advance data-driven safety management. Building on years of collaboration, the renewed partnership ensured ongoing investment in WBAT’s capabilities, enabling the platform to continue evolving alongside industry needs.

2026 & Beyond: Flying Forward

Fuzion Safety continues to innovate, support, and collaborate with operators across the aviation industry.

As the aviation industry continues to evolve, Fuzion Safety remains committed to helping operators navigate emerging challenges through innovation, collaboration, and industry expertise. Building on decades of experience in safety management, flight data analysis, voluntary safety programs, and compliance support, Fuzion Safety continues to enhance its technology, expand its service offerings, and develop practical solutions that empower organizations to make data-driven safety decisions.

More Than a Platform

Today, over 20 years after its release, more than 200 operators use WBAT. Its comprehensive suite of tools supports the collection, processing, management and analysis of ASAP and incident reports, investigations, audits, evaluations and risk mitigation plans for all employee groups involved in an organization's operations.