Measuring the Impact of Safety Management Frameworks on Incident Reduction in Business Aviation (2010–2024)
Abstract
This investigation examines the influence of Safety Management Systems (SMS) on accident frequency within business aviation for the period 2010 to 2024. By synthesizing existing data, our study reaffirms the documented upward safety trend evident in the sector (Barnett, 2024) and aligns that progression with the progressive adoption and maturation of SMS within both the commercial and general aviation spheres (ERAU review, 2021). Subsequently, execution of a quantitative, cross-sectional survey directed at business aviation safety professionals (N = 140) that captures subjective assessments of SMS component effectiveness, retrospective reports of trend change following SMS roll-out, and contextual factors that moderate effectiveness (operational scale, level of regulatory oversight, safety culture maturity). Analyses reveal robust agreement that adequately matured SMS correlates with quantifiable reductions in reported mishaps. Nonetheless, dilution of causal clarity arises from data quality limitations and concurrent developments (emerging technologies, regulatory refinement, fleet renewal). A package of targeted policy and operational guidance is proposed to enhance the rigor of metrics, verification activities, and the iterative optimization of SMS within the business aviation domain.
Keywords
Safety Management, Incidents, Business Aviation
Citations
IRE Journals:
Ahamba Olorunsola Adaku Blessing
"Measuring the Impact of Safety Management Frameworks on Incident Reduction in Business Aviation (2010–2024)" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 2 2024 Page 1125-1130
IEEE:
Ahamba Olorunsola Adaku Blessing
"Measuring the Impact of Safety Management Frameworks on Incident Reduction in Business Aviation (2010–2024)" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(2)
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