International Civil Aviation Organization systems

The models for safety management systems differ somewhat One model is that of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). For some time it has required safety management systems in the management of aviation systems by member companies. Its model incorporates three principles ... 

International Civil Aviation Organization s (ICAO) Accident/ Incident Reporting System (ADREP)... 

The International Civil Aviation Organization s (ICAO s) Accident/Incident Reporting System (i.e., ADREP) is a databank that was established in 1970. It contains worldwide civil aviahon accident- and incident-related informahon of aircraft (fixed wing and helicopter) heavier than 5,700 kg. ICAO provides the following informahon based on this database [6] ... 

O Leary, M. and Chappell, S. L. (1996). Confidential incident reporting systems create vital awareness of safety problems. International Civil Aviation Organization Journal, 51, 11-13. 

Aircraft Airworthiness Authority is a term used to describe the organization responsible for determining the safety suitability and effectiveness of parts that go into aviation (aircraft) systems. This organization determines if the aircraft, and/or it parts, are suitable for safe flight (i.e., are they airworthy). System safety is usually involved in evaluating airworthiness for systems and equipment from a safety perspective and in ensuring that the Aircraft Airworthiness Authority s safety standards are satisfied. The Airworthiness Authority for commercial aircraft in the United States is the FAA. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the Airworthiness Authority for commercial aircraft in Europe. TTie Air Force, Army, and Navy have their own internal airworthiness authorities. 

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