The Global Aerospace Commitment to Safety
The Global Aerospace SM4 Safety Program has revolutionized the way insurance specialists help their clients achieve higher levels of operational safety. Launched in 2010, and the first program of its kind, SM4 was built on the concept of integrating four critical safety components: planning, prevention, response and recovery. Its mission is to help organizations manage risk, enrich training efforts, strengthen safety culture and improve safety management systems.
Safety Management Systems in Aviation Maintenance
There has been “much ado” about Safety Management Systems (SMSs) in aviation since their debut many years ago. A great deal of the attention has gone to SMS implementation in the Flight Operations arena, and it’s been a positive story.
The Modern “Water Cooler”: How Collective Intelligence Drives Aviation Safety
Who would have thought the humble water cooler would still be driving industry-wide progress? In aviation, progress has always been fueled by shared knowledge.


