Safety culture is a critical component of aviation safety and a fundamental element of an effective Safety Management System.

Aviation safety has progressed significantly, evolving from reactive approaches focused on accident investigations to proactive risk assessments aimed at preventing accidents and incidents.

With the introduction of the updated 14 CFR part 5 Safety Management Systems (SMS) rule in 2024, aviation organizations face new challenges.

That’s not a drone!

The 2024 FAA Safety Management Systems (SMS) Rule introduces a structured approach to managing safety risks within aviation organizations.

Let's take a look at what a declaration is, its content requirements, and what it might look like.

A guide of available resources to help you and your organization understand and comply with these new regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published its final Safety Management Systems (SMS) rule on April 26, 2024; this marks a significant shift in aviation safety oversight for many organizations, especially Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 135 and part 21 certificate holders and part 91 LOA holders.

From revolutionizing data insight and analysis to making predictive maintenance and hazard detection near instantaneous, artificial intelligence (AI) applications have transformed safety management and operational efficiency for the better.

Don't let outdated reporting methods hold back your safety management efforts. Contact the experts at PAI Consulting to guide you through the process of modernizing your safety reporting system.

Identifying hazards and managing risks is essential to safe operations in the aviation industry.

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Although the FAA’s Safety Management Systems Final Rule acknowledges this won’t look the same for every organization, the one thing we do know is any fundamentally sound SMS has four components

With so many elements to establishing a successful SMS program out there, it can seem frustrating and overwhelming to know where to start.