--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro (24) description: Discover expert insights, safety tips, and the latest updates on aviation safety from SMS-Pro's blog. 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[Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/ai-powered-sms-revolutionizing-aviation-safety) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/ai-powered-sms-revolutionizing-aviation-safety#comments-listing) Topics: [Risk Management Software](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/risk-management-software) ## [The Power of KPIs in Aviation SMS Success](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/the-power-of-kpis-in-aviation-sms-success) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on May 7, 2025, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/the-power-of-kpis-in-aviation-sms-success.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/the-power-of-kpis-in-aviation-sms-success) ## The Power of KPIs in Aviation SMS In aviation, safety is paramount, and a robust Safety Management System (SMS) is the backbone of any successful operation. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/the-power-of-kpis-in-aviation-sms-success) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/the-power-of-kpis-in-aviation-sms-success#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [Safety Chart: How to Monitor Risk Management Tasks in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-aviation-risk-management-task-delegation) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Apr 30, 2025, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/safety-chart-how-to-Monitor-Risk-Management-Tasks-IN-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-aviation-risk-management-task-delegation) ## What Is Task Delegation in Aviation Risk Management Proper task delegation in [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS) is critical for the efficiency and success of aviation risk management processes. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-aviation-risk-management-task-delegation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-aviation-risk-management-task-delegation#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [How to Build an Aviation Safety Training Article Library](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-build-your-aviation-safety-article-training-library) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Apr 23, 2025, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-To-Build-An-aviation-Safety-Training-article-Library.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-build-your-aviation-safety-article-training-library) ## Recurrent SMS Training Can Be Expensive [Aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) require both initial and recurrent SMS training for all employees. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-build-your-aviation-safety-article-training-library) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-build-your-aviation-safety-article-training-library#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion) ## [6 Essential Rules for Bowtie Analysis in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/-bowtie-analysis-in-aviation-sms-rules) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Apr 16, 2025, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/6-Essential-Rules-for-Bowtie-Analysis-IN-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/-bowtie-analysis-in-aviation-sms-rules) ## Thoughtfully Conduct Bowtie Analysis in Aviation SMS Aviation safety management systems (SMS) focus strongly on: - hazard identification, - risk analysis and assessment; [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/-bowtie-analysis-in-aviation-sms-rules) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/-bowtie-analysis-in-aviation-sms-rules#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [6 Lessons Every Aviation SMS Program Can Learn From Star Wars](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/6-lessons-every-aviation-sms-program-can-learn-from-star-wars) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 9, 2025, 6:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/6-Lessons-Every-Aviation-SMS-Program-Can-Learn-From-Star-Wars.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/6-lessons-every-aviation-sms-program-can-learn-from-star-wars) ## Popular Culture Is Useful for Every Aviation SMS Program Risk management lessons for your [aviation SMS program](https://www.asms-pro.com/) don’t just have to be learned - on the [ICAO's](http://www.icao.int/safety/SafetyManagement/Pages/default.aspx) website, - in a thick SMS manual, or [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/6-lessons-every-aviation-sms-program-can-learn-from-star-wars) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/6-lessons-every-aviation-sms-program-can-learn-from-star-wars#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Assessing Effectiveness of Your Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/assess-effectiveness-aviation-sms-program) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 9, 2025, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/the-real-Way-to-Assess-the-Effectiveness-OF-your-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/assess-effectiveness-aviation-sms-program) ## Adaptability in Aviation SMS The basic fact is that truly judging the effectiveness of [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/sms/explained/) is tough. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/assess-effectiveness-aviation-sms-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/assess-effectiveness-aviation-sms-program#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [LOSA Targets for Enhancement](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/losa-targets-for-enhancement) Posted by [Dr. Bob Baron](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/dr-bob-baron) on Apr 2, 2025, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/LOSA-Targets-FOR-Enhancement.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/losa-targets-for-enhancement) ## Learning to Benefit From LOSA Programs Congratulations! You’ve completed your Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA). You are ready to strategize and reap the [benefits of your proactive LOSA strategy](http://aviationlosa.com/Benefits.aspx). [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/losa-targets-for-enhancement) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/losa-targets-for-enhancement#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [What Does Aviation Safety Even Mean?](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-does-aviation-safety-even-mean) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Mar 26, 2025, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/what-does-aviation-safety-even-mean.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-does-aviation-safety-even-mean) ## Why Talk About "Aviation Safety?" The United States' National Airspace System (NAS) handled between 54 million and 56 million takeoffs and landings in calendar year 2024 (January 1 to December 31). 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