The 2011 conference pre-registration list is now available online at the MARPA website. With one month left before the conference, MARPA has 208 registered attendees. This is a 43% increase over last year. Continue reading
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has formally begun the process of implementing Safety Management System (SMS) regulations. They have issued Terms of Reference (TOR) and plan to issue a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) in the second quarter of 2012. Continue reading
On Monday, MARPA filed comments on the FAA’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). Continue reading
The Comment period for the SMS rule remains open through March 7, 2011. This article examines some of the features of the proposed SMS rule and exhorts the industry to offer constructive comments to the FAA in order to focus the rule to better meet its safety goals. Continue reading
The FAA provided us with a briefing on the current status of the Manufacturing SMS Pilot Project, which is now starting. The first participating company is Pratt & Whitney, but eventually up to 12 companies may be participating. The Pilot Project will help the FAA to assess the need for a regulation, and the scope of any regulation that should be implemented. Continue reading
The Transport Airplane Directorate has published a draft Transport Airplane Risk Assessment Methodology Handbook. The risk assessment methodology found in this guide is expected to become a design approval requirement, and may be applied to PMA part applications in the future. This Guidance is currently open for public comments. Continue reading
The FAA has delayed the deadline for submitting comments on the Safety Management Systems (SMS) proposed rule. The new deadline for comments on the FAA’s SMS proposal is March 7, 2011. Continue reading
MARPA has filed comments in response to the Japanese proposed rule on Safety Management Systems (SMS). In general, MARPA was pleased with the direction being taken by the Japanese rule. MARPA’s comments suggest areas where the proposed rule can be improved to better match the proposal offered by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The full text of the comments can be reviewed online. Continue reading
Japan is soliciting public comment on forthcoming Japanese rules concerning Safety Management Systems (SMS). These rules would affect companies that manufacture, maintain or modify civil aircraft and aircraft parts. Click through for more details. Continue reading
The 2010 MARPA Conference will feature a special workshop on practical implementation of Safety Management, as well as general session presentations on Safety Management Systems (SMS). This year’s MARPA Conference will feature several speakers addressing SMS concepts and implementation mechanisms. As a special bonus, though, John Hunter (Chairman of the MARPA Continued Operational Safety (COS) Committee) will present a workshop that will analyze case studies of how companies have used the MARPA COS standard to establish a SMS with positive safety benefits. Click through for more information. Continue reading
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