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US FAA WILL MANDATE USE OF SAFETY TOOL BY CHARTER AIRLINES AND MANUFACTURERS
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Monday that it is in the process of finalizing new regulations that will require charter, commuter, air tour operators, and aircraft manufacturers to implement Safety Management Systems (SMS). These systems consist of a set of policies and procedures designed to proactively identify and address potential operational hazards, with the aim of reducing accidents.
The FAA's decision to adopt this final rule comes after it initially proposed the requirement in January 2023. While U.S. airlines have been mandated to have SMS since 2018, the new regulations will extend this requirement to other aviation sectors. Some aerospace companies, such as Boeing, already have voluntary SMS programs in place.