FAA Issues New Airport Safety Rule

The FAA is mandating the implementation of safety management systems at 200 of the busiest U.S. airports.

Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 03:40 PM ET

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FAA's final rule takes effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register and is designed to improve safety at some 200 of the nation's busiest airports. [Credit: Shutterstock]

Key Takeaways:

The FAA is mandating Safety Management Systems (SMS) for approximately 200 of the nation's busiest airports to enhance safety.
This new rule applies to specific Part 139 airports, including major hubs, those with 100,000+ annual operations, or international services, aiming to identify and mitigate risks proactively.
The implementation of SMS, which has a proven track record of reducing aviation accidents, will take between four to five and a half years depending on the airport's classification.

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In an effort to increase safety at airports, the Federal Aviation Administration is mandating certain airports develop and implement a safety management system (SMS), the agency announced Thursday.

According to a statement released by the FAA, the final rule takes effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register and is designed to improve safety at some 200 of the nation’s busiest airports.