--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro (47) 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/5-best-practices-for-data-management-in-aviation-sms-programs) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-best-practices-for-data-management-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [Aviation SMS Database](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/aviation-sms-database) ## [5 Core Rules for Risk Analysis Process in Aviation SMS Implementations](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-core-rules-for-risk-analysis-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Feb 24, 2020, 5:59:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/5-core-RULES-for-Risk-Analysis-process-In-Aviation-SMS-Implementations.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-core-rules-for-risk-analysis-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## What Is Risk Analysis in Aviation SMS? Unless you are new to aviation [safety management systems](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_management_system) (SMS), safety professionals recognize that the objective of aviation SMS is to: [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-core-rules-for-risk-analysis-in-aviation-sms-programs) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-core-rules-for-risk-analysis-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [Quality-Safety Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/quality-safety-management) ## [How to Create Aviation SMS Implementation Plan - With Templates](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-create-aviation-sms-implementation-plan) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Feb 19, 2020, 5:16:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-to-CREATE-Aviation-SMS-Implementation-Plan.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-create-aviation-sms-implementation-plan) ## What You Need to Know About Aviation SMS Implementation Plans If you are reading this, chances are you have just begun implementing your aviation [safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS). [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-create-aviation-sms-implementation-plan) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-create-aviation-sms-implementation-plan#comments-listing) Topics: [Aviation SMS Implementation](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/aviation-sms-implementation) ## [Flight Risk Assessment Tool Good Aviation SMS Backbone?](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/flight-risk-assessment-tool-good-aviation-sms-backbone) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Feb 10, 2020, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Flight-Risk-Assessment-TOOL-good-aviation-SMS-Backbone.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/flight-risk-assessment-tool-good-aviation-sms-backbone) ## What Is a Flight Risk Assessment Tool A [flight risk assessment tool](http://asms-pro.com/Modules/MySafety/FRAT.aspx), commonly known as FRAT, is a very important element of your SMS program. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/flight-risk-assessment-tool-good-aviation-sms-backbone) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/flight-risk-assessment-tool-good-aviation-sms-backbone#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [How Much Risk Are You Willing to Accept? The Circle of Risk Acceptance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-much-risk-are-you-willing-to-accept-the-circle-of-risk-acceptance) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jan 20, 2020, 5:41:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/how-MUCH-Risk-are-you-willing-to-accept-the-circle-OF-Risk-Acceptance.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-much-risk-are-you-willing-to-accept-the-circle-of-risk-acceptance) ## How Much Risk Are You Taking On? How much risk are you willing to accept? This is one of the most critical questions that every aviation service provider needs to answer. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-much-risk-are-you-willing-to-accept-the-circle-of-risk-acceptance) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-much-risk-are-you-willing-to-accept-the-circle-of-risk-acceptance#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Winter Fatigue Hazard Register Review - Aviation SMS SRM & SA Example](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/winter-fatigue-aviation-hazard-register) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jan 15, 2020, 5:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Winter-Fatigue-Hazard-Register-Review-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/winter-fatigue-aviation-hazard-register) ## Winter Is Coming - Move Fatigue Upward in Hazard Register The Northern Hemisphere is blanketed in winter, which involves cold, ice, many long nights, and grey days. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/winter-fatigue-aviation-hazard-register) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/winter-fatigue-aviation-hazard-register#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion), [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [FAA Part 5 Compliance | Safety Assurance Continuous Improvement](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faa-part-5-compliance-safety-assurance-continuous-improvement) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jan 6, 2020, 6:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/FAA-PART-5-Compliance-SAFETY-Assurance-continuous-improvement.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faa-part-5-compliance-safety-assurance-continuous-improvement) ## Purpose of Continuous Improvement in Safety Assurance Pillar In every [aviation safety management system (SMS)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-a-safety-management-system-sms-and-who-uses-it-sms-for-the-layman), the accountable executive is responsible for ensuring the SMS is properly implemented and performing in all areas of the organization. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faa-part-5-compliance-safety-assurance-continuous-improvement) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faa-part-5-compliance-safety-assurance-continuous-improvement#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance), [FAA Compliance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/faa-compliance) ## [FAA Part 5 Compliance: Safety Promotion (the Overlooked Pillar)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faa-part-5-compliance-safety-promotion-the-overlooked-pillar) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jan 1, 2020, 5:48:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/faa-PART-5-Compliance-Safety-Promotion-the-overlooked-Pillar.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faa-part-5-compliance-safety-promotion-the-overlooked-pillar) ## Safety Promotion as an Aviation SMS Pillar Since November 2006, ICAO mandated that aviation service providers implement formal [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-a-safety-management-system-sms-and-who-uses-it-sms-for-the-layman). [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faa-part-5-compliance-safety-promotion-the-overlooked-pillar) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faa-part-5-compliance-safety-promotion-the-overlooked-pillar#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion), [FAA Compliance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/faa-compliance) ## [FAA Part 5 Compliance | Safety Assurance Analysis of Data Component](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faa-part-5-compliance-safety-assurance-analysis-of-data-component) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Dec 30, 2019, 5:55:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/FAA-PART-5-Compliance-Safety-Assurance-analysis-of-data-component.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faa-part-5-compliance-safety-assurance-analysis-of-data-component) ## What Is Safety Assurance in Aviation SMS For an aviation safety management system (SMS) to be effective, the SMS must be monitored to assure managers and regulatory authorities that the SMS is both [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faa-part-5-compliance-safety-assurance-analysis-of-data-component) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faa-part-5-compliance-safety-assurance-analysis-of-data-component#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance), [FAA Compliance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/faa-compliance) ## [How to Set Up Classifications in Aviation SMS Implementations](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-set-up-classifications-and-classify-safety-issues) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Dec 25, 2019, 6:12:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/how-TO-Set-Up-Classifications-IN-aviation-SMS-Implementations.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-set-up-classifications-and-classify-safety-issues) ## Why Classifications Are Important in Risk Management Activities The objective of [aviation safety management systems](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-a-safety-management-system-sms-and-who-uses-it-sms-for-the-layman) (SMS) is proactively manage safety using structured risk management processes. 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