SAFETY · GLOSSARY
Safety Management System (SMS)
A formal, top-down approach to managing safety risk in flight operations, mandated by ICAO for international commercial operators.
IN PRACTICE
An SMS combines hazard identification, risk assessment, occurrence reporting and a safety culture programme. SMS maturity is a key input to ARGUS, Wyvern and IS-BAO assessments.
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Frequently asked
What does Safety Management System mean in private aviation?
A formal, top-down approach to managing safety risk in flight operations, mandated by ICAO for international commercial operators.
Why should I care about safety management system when booking a charter?
An SMS combines hazard identification, risk assessment, occurrence reporting and a safety culture programme. SMS maturity is a key input to ARGUS, Wyvern and IS-BAO assessments.
Do we vet operators against safety management system?
Yes. Every operator on our network is screened against ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO and equivalent third-party safety standards before we quote a flight.
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