PASS represented union workers in negotiations with the FAA. [ Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA has issued a final rule mandating Safety Management Systems (SMS) for charter, air tour operators, and many aviation manufacturers.
This requirement aims to prevent accidents, save lives, and proactively identify and manage safety risks before they escalate into crises.
SMS involves four core components: safety policy, risk management, assurance, and promotion, and aligns with existing mandates for airlines (since 2018) and airports (since last year), as well as international aviation standards.
Russ Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AVweb. He has been a pilot for 30 years and joined AVweb 22 years ago. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.
