Putting Aviation Safety Publications Into Practice

Kaitlin Settle

Professor McCarthy

BSAS 210

26 March 2025

Discussion 1.3

Topic

        According to the Flight Safety Foundation's 2023 Safety Report, there were no fatal jet airliner accidents in the international commercial airline industry in 2023. However, in 2024 and thus far in 2025, there have been a series of close calls, accidents, and even a mid-air collision, among other incidents. Compared to 2023, there are clear signs that the aviation industry is "experiencing an erosion of safety culture" (Jackson, 2024). 

Impact on Current and Future Organizational Practices and Procedures

        “Despite last year [2023] being among the safest in aviation history in terms of accidents and fatalities, it’s crucial to acknowledge and address the warning signs that were present in events that narrowly avoided disastrous outcomes,” said Foundation President and CEO Dr. Hassan Shahidi (Jackson, 2024). The recent failures to reinforce a strong safety culture have led to shortcuts, neglect of procedures, poor communication, a degradation of quality, and a delayed response to escalating risks. As a result, Dr. Hassan Shahidi believes that complacency poses a current safety concern in aviation. 

        To effectively enhance future organizational practices and procedures, organizations must understand the benefits of a strong safety culture, create assessment methods, and improve the collection of safety-related information from these assessments. The success of safety management relies on the actions and behaviors within the aviation industry. In essence, it is crucial to "demonstrate a commitment to safety over competing goals and demands" (Federal Aviation Administration, 2023). 

Contribution to a Positive Culture of Information Sharing in the Aviation Industry 

        The aviation safety publication article contributes to a positive culture of information sharing by emphasizing the importance of a proactive and positive attitude towards safety in all areas of operations. The aviation industry benefits from articles like this one by reminding others of the significance of reinforcing and strengthening a strong safety culture to prevent a breakdown in safety practices. 


References

Federal Aviation Administration. (2023, May 8). Safety Culture Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Aviation: A Literature Review - Federal Aviation Administration. Faa.gov. https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/aircert/designapprovals/humanfactors/safety-culture-assessment-and-continuous-improvement.

Jackman, F. (2024, March 11). Foundation’s Annual Report Highlights Threat to Aviation Safety from Eroding Safety Culture - Flight Safety Foundation. Flight Safety Foundation. https://flightsafety.org/foundations-annual-report-highlights-threat-to-aviation-safety-from-eroding-safety-culture/.


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