Safety Management Systems (SMS) | NBAA - National Business Aviation Association

Through the use of Safety Management Systems (SMS), business aircraft operators can proactively identify and manage risks. Under a formalized SMS, operators identify potential hazards and ensure that a process is put in place to effectively manage them.

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Third-Party Audits Validate Safety Processes June 6, 2022: Independent assessments are needed to confirm the effectiveness of safety systems.
How to Improve Air Charter Safety: It's All About Culture May 25, 2022: A fully implemented, robust SMS includes many components that are key to safe operations.
New NBAA Guide Offers Building Blocks for Small Operator Safety Systems April 5, 2022: NBAA’s new Small Flight Department Safety Guide provides the building blocks that enable small flight departments to develop customized safety solutions that will increase their safety and efficiency.
NBAA Supports Expansion of ASAP Disclosure Protections March 31, 2022: NBAA recommends that contractors who are performing duties directly on behalf of an eligible entity have the same Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) access rights and non-disclosure or enforcement protections as an employee of the eligible entity.
Scalable Proactive Safety Dec. 8, 2021: One size does not fit all when it comes to safety management.
IBAC Adds to Successful SafetyNet Webinar Series Nov. 11, 2021: The International Business Aviation Council offers a webinar series in conjunction with nearly 20 qualified program support affiliates to provide safety information in a pre-recorded or live webinar format.
Michael Graham Is an Aviation Safety Champion Oct. 5, 2021: NTSB’s Michael Graham is a proponent of SMS and aviation safety action programs.
Machine Learning Enhances SMS Aug. 30, 2021: This emerging technology can help make unbiased risk assessments.
Build Trust to Achieve a Just Culture Aug. 25, 2021: Encouraging employees to admit mistakes without fear of retribution is key to building a just culture and enhancing safety.
The Value of Data Sharing June 4, 2021: Disseminating information benefits operators, along with the entire industry.
An SMS Mandate Is Coming June 2, 2021: Part 135 and 145 operators will need to comply with an anticipated FAA rule.
NBAA Concerned About Upcoming SMS Regulations for Part 135 Operators April 13, 2021: NBAA is concerned about a rulemaking effort underway that would require Part 135 operators to develop and implement a safety management system, saying it could be disruptive to measures already in place.
Safety Webinar Addresses Risks of SMS Complacency Aug. 21, 2020: During an NTBAA webinar, safety expert Scott Griffith says operators need to constantly reexamine the risk environment.
SMS for One-Aircraft Operators May 5, 2020: FlightPlan Stage 1, a new option for single-aircraft flight operators, is designed to provide a clear and simple pathway to IS-BAO Stage 1 registration.
Safety Management System (SMS) Overview March 23, 2017: An introduction to the SMS concept and fundamentals, including the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) and information on regulatory requirements.
NTSB Lauds Business Aviation at Hearing on GA Safety June 26, 2012
Video: The Value of Creating a Safety Culture Aug. 8, 2011
Is SMS Worthwhile? Study Explores the Question April 8, 2011
FAA Withdraws ANPRM for SMS Proposal Citing Focus on Part 121 SMS Proposed Rulemaking March 21, 2011: While it may have brought sighs of relief from many Part 91 and Part 135 operators, the full impact of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) decision last week to withdraw an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on safety management systems (SMS) remains unclear.
SMS and Your Bottom Line Dec. 6, 2010: The goal of an SMS is to prevent accidents before they happen. And accidents are costly, as aviation insurance companies well understand.
SMS and Your Flight Operations – A Status Report Nov. 22, 2010

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