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Measuring the Impact of Safety Management Frameworks on Incident Reduction in Business Aviation (2010?2024)
Subject area: Management and Commerce · Area of research: Safety Management
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
References
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[4] Researcher/era U. (2021). Gilbert, K. J. II. Review of SMS in General Aviation. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research (systematic review on SMS adoption and effects in GA/business aviation).
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[6] Systematic Review (2021–2023). A Systematic Review of Safety Management Systems in Aviation with a focus on the Safety Level. (Compares methods and evidence on SMS effectiveness; highlights measurement challenges).
[7] MDPI. (2024). Assessing and Advancing Safety Management in Aviation. Safety (MDPI) , review of SMS implementation, assurance, and measurement issues.
[8] NBAA. (ongoing). SMS resources for business aviation operators. (Practical guidance and advocacy for SMS adoption across flight departments).
How to cite this paper
@article{1710325,
author = {Ahamba Olorunsola Adaku Blessing},
title = {Measuring the Impact of Safety Management Frameworks on Incident Reduction in Business Aviation (2010?2024)},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {8},
number = {2},
pages = {1125-1130},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710325.pdf},
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},
month = {August},
}