Aviation safety programme
The programme sets out specific tasks related to the country's policies and objectives in
safety requirements
Risk management of safety
safety assurance
knowledge dissemination and training
With the aim of achieving an acceptable level of safety in all aspects of the transport system in respect of aviation.
Based on the programme, work is carried out on the projects that fall under it and contribute to increased aviation safety. An example of such projects is the risk analysis of the licensees and proposals for oversight schedules, which sometimes include increased oversight based on the risk analysis.
Framework of the Aviation Safety Programme
1. The country's policies and objectives
Safety standards and criteria
Representation and responsibility
Investigations of aircraft accidents and serious incidents
Coercive measures with regard to follow-up
2. Safety risk management
Safety requirements for such systems (SMS) from air carriers
Approval of an acceptable level of safety for air carriers
3. Safety assurance
Monitoring
Collection of occurrence data, analysis and dissemination
The scope and frequency of the monitoring is governed by a data-based risk assessment
4. Dissemination and awareness
Communicating knowledge and training staff internally
Communicating knowledge and training staff externally
Service provider
The Icelandic Transport Authority