14 CFR Part 139 certificated airports are preparing for upcoming Safety Management Systems (SMS) regulations.

Best practices for implementing and maintaining an airport SMS includes use of secure, reliable information systems and automation that enable SMS processes and promotes an effective safety culture.

Integrated SMS information systems are installed globally, managing and enhancing Quality, Safety, and Emergency Response capabilities at some of the leading airports around the world.

Such systems provide a wide range of safety related information capture, analysis and management capabilities. They also bring together auditing, non-conformance management, hazard and event reporting, documentation control and distribution as well as a host of additional capabilities related to personnel, training, equipment and suppliers – all of which interact under a common umbrella for safety and quality management. 

We pose this question to Part 139 Airport Operators: Will SMS increase your costs and workload beyond what you can afford, or does it present the opportunity to integrate the many compliance, quality and safety functions you already perform in such a way that safety is enhanced in conjunction with operational performance?

View a recording of a webinar we hosted recently which addresses this issue; and find out how integrating airport compliance, quality and safety information can help you reduce the risks associated with airport operations to improve overall operational performance and safety – the true intent of Safety Management Systems.