--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro (44) description: Discover expert insights, safety tips, and the latest updates on aviation safety from SMS-Pro's blog. 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Administrative personnel, for example, are very familiar with financial auditing. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-are-static-dynamic-components-of-aviation-safety-auditing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-are-static-dynamic-components-of-aviation-safety-auditing#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [How to Conduct Root Cause Analysis in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-conduct-root-cause-analysis-in-sms-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 29, 2021, 6:02:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/how-to-conduct-root-cause-analysis-IN-sms-programs.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-conduct-root-cause-analysis-in-sms-programs) ## Purpose of Root Cause Analysis [Aviation safety managers](http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Safety_Manager) usually have different opinions about exactly what root cause analysis is. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-conduct-root-cause-analysis-in-sms-programs) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-conduct-root-cause-analysis-in-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [Safety Management Systems - Aviation SMS for Small Operators - It's Coming](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-management-systems-aviation-sms-for-small-operators-its-coming) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Apr 27, 2021, 6:07:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Safety-management-systems-Aviation-SMS-for-Small-OPERATORS-its-coming.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-management-systems-aviation-sms-for-small-operators-its-coming) ## SMS Trend Developing Aimed at Smaller Operations Some countries (Australia and soon Canada) now require even the smaller aviation service providers to participate in [safety management system (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) activities. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-management-systems-aviation-sms-for-small-operators-its-coming) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-management-systems-aviation-sms-for-small-operators-its-coming#comments-listing) Topics: [Risk Management Software](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/risk-management-software) ## [5 Most Important Ways to Integrate Aviation SMS and QMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-most-important-ways-to-integrate-aviation-sms-and-qms) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 22, 2021, 5:58:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/5-Most-Important-ways-TO-Integrate-aviation-SMS-AND-QMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-most-important-ways-to-integrate-aviation-sms-and-qms) ## Why Integrate Aviation SMS and QMS Historically, quality management systems and traditional safety programs have been managed separately. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-most-important-ways-to-integrate-aviation-sms-and-qms) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-most-important-ways-to-integrate-aviation-sms-and-qms#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [How Recurrent Aviation SMS Training Makes Good Business Sense](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-recurrent-aviation-sms-training-makes-good-business-sense) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Apr 20, 2021, 6:01:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-Recurrent-Aviation-SMS-Training-Makes-GOOD-business-Sense.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-recurrent-aviation-sms-training-makes-good-business-sense) ## Recurrent SMS Training Expenses Outweigh Benefits? Aviation service providers investing in [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/sms/) can expect to reduce [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-recurrent-aviation-sms-training-makes-good-business-sense) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-recurrent-aviation-sms-training-makes-good-business-sense#comments-listing) Topics: [Risk Management Training](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/risk-management-training) ## [What Are Elements of Safety Culture in Your Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-identify-elements-healthy-safety-culture-in-the-aviation-industry) Posted by [Jamie Adams](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/jamie-adams) on Apr 15, 2021, 5:53:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/what-are-ELEMENTS-of-Safety-Culture-In-your-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-identify-elements-healthy-safety-culture-in-the-aviation-industry) ## Elements of Healthy Safety Cultures in Aviation Aviation is known as a safe industry; we have statistics showing that it’s safer to fly than it is to drive a car. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-identify-elements-healthy-safety-culture-in-the-aviation-industry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-identify-elements-healthy-safety-culture-in-the-aviation-industry#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion) ## [4 Things You Must Understand About Leading Indicators in Aviation Safety Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/leading-indicators-in-aviation-safety-management-4-things-to-understand) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 13, 2021, 6:14:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/4-Things-you-Must-Understand-about-Leading-Indicators-In-aviation-Safety-Management.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/leading-indicators-in-aviation-safety-management-4-things-to-understand) ## What Are Leading Indicators in Aviation Safety Management? Mark my words: before long leading indicators in aviation safety management will be ubiquitous in nearly every [aviation safety management system (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx). [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/leading-indicators-in-aviation-safety-management-4-things-to-understand) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/leading-indicators-in-aviation-safety-management-4-things-to-understand#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [8 Aviation Leading Indicators That Successful SMS Measure](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/8-aviation-leading-indicators-that-successful-sms-programs-measure) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 8, 2021, 6:23:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/8-Aviation-Leading-INDICATORS-that-successful-SMS-Measure.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/8-aviation-leading-indicators-that-successful-sms-programs-measure) ## Why Successful SMS Live by Aviation Leading Indicators Aviation leading indicators are aviation safety data put to best use. They are designed to identify precursors to good/bad safety performance and uncover what goes into the program that dictates success or failure. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/8-aviation-leading-indicators-that-successful-sms-programs-measure) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/8-aviation-leading-indicators-that-successful-sms-programs-measure#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [What Is an Aviation Safety Database for SMS Implementations?](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-an-aviation-safety-database-is-and-how-it-differs-from-spreadsheets) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 6, 2021, 5:55:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/What-is-an-Aviation-Safety-Database-FOR-SMS-implementations.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-an-aviation-safety-database-is-and-how-it-differs-from-spreadsheets) ## Aviation Safety Database Saves Considerable Resources An aviation safety database is not simply an improvement over spreadsheets. The database completely overhauls the way you interact with safety information in an [aviation safety management system](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS). [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-an-aviation-safety-database-is-and-how-it-differs-from-spreadsheets) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-an-aviation-safety-database-is-and-how-it-differs-from-spreadsheets#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [How to Do Bowtie Analysis in Aviation SMS – 5 Step Walkthrough](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-do-bowtie-analysis-in-aviation-sms-programs-5-step-walkthrough) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 1, 2021, 5:58:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/how-TO-do-Bowtie-Analysis-IN-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-do-bowtie-analysis-in-aviation-sms-programs-5-step-walkthrough) ## Purpose of Bowtie Analysis in Aviation SMS Bowtie analysis is one of the best aviation risk management tools to communicate risk and demonstrate commitment to safety. 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