摘要: |
The requirement for an airport safety management system (SMS) program is imminent. However, there is limited quantitative data showing its financial benefits to the aviation industry. As a result, acceptance and understanding have lagged. Skepticism (e.g., “How does one prove the benefit of a negative?”) and complacency (e.g., “We’re already safe”) remain prevalent, particularly for small airports. Much of the useful financial data is siloed or viewed as proprietary in nature. The lack of a true understanding means that airports and regulatory bodies have difficulty justifying investment and rulemaking. Research is needed to develop a method of measuring the financial benefits of implementing an SMS program. The objective of this research is to develop a means for airports and stakeholders (e.g., airlines and regulatory bodies) to understand and measure the financial aspects of implementation of a SMS program. By being able to understand the scope of an SMS program, airport sponsors will be able to create a fuller level of buy-in culturally, and continually invest more confidently in their SMS program. |