Mitigating with the Right Safety Management System Industry experts weigh in on what makes an effective safety management system and how these tools can enhance aircraft performance for both operators large and small. by Laurie Weller S afety management systems (SMS) have long been mandated for large commercial airlines to document incidents and identify best practices for maintenance, inspection and operation. New technological innovations are making advanced SMS platforms more accessible and easier to implement for smaller operators and their MROs as well, allowing them to pinpoint risk factors faster and improve their practices accordingly. www.AviationPros.com 33http://www.AviationPros.com