Showing 9 articles tagged Safety & SMS — Safety management systems, human factors, just culture, fatigue, management of change.. View all categories.
IntroductionOn 2 February 2026, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published one of its most consequential evaluations in recent years. Prepared by Ecorys and the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) under Framework Contract EASA.2021.FC17, the 156-page evaluation report scrutinises the proportionality and administrativ…
Learn when EASA mandates root cause analysis, the Management Control Test for validating findings, which RCA tools to use (5 Whys, Ishikawa, MEDA), and why most aviation organisations get CAPA wrong. Practical guide for Part-145 and Part-C…
Technical guide for aircraft engineers on the Maintenance Error Decision Aid (MEDA). Learn to investigate human error, understand contributing factors, and align with ICAO Annex 19 SMS frameworks to improve aviation safety and compliance.
Comprehensive guide to implementing REDA (Ramp Event Decision Aid) investigations for ground handling SMS compliance with EU 2025/20 and ICAO Annex 19. Learn structured occurrence investigation methodology for aviation safety managers.
Learn about Management of Change (MOC) in Aviation SMS under ICAO Annex 19. Comprehensive guide covering MOC implementation, risk assessment, and compliance requirements for aviation organizations.
Discover expert strategies to mitigate aircraft maintenance fatigue. Learn how effective fatigue risk management, human factors, workload optimization, and a strong safety culture can enhance aviation safety and operational efficiency.
Discover the latest EASA Ground Handling Regulations under Regulation (EU) 2025/20. Learn about ground handling services, aircraft refueling regulations, personnel requirements, training mandates, and equipment maintenance. Get expert comp…
Learn how to identify critical tasks in aviation and implement independent inspections to enhance flight safety. This guide explores error-capturing mechanisms, data analysis, and continuous improvement to ensure compliance with aviation s…
Discover how airlines manage aging aircraft amid OEM delivery delays, with strategies to minimize ground time extensions due to structural defects. Explore innovative maintenance solutions and expert training programs at Aviathrust for tac…
