CASA Media Release - Friday, 1 August 2002
New air safety campaign comes to Darwin
Darwin will be the focus tomorrow of new national campaign to improve aviation safety.
The campaign will lift safety management skills within the aviation industry - an initiative recognised as the next big step in cutting accidents and incidents.
CASA is holding a summit meeting in Darwin of leading people from the aviation industry throughout Northern Australia.
The meeting will bring together aviation industry leaders to expand their knowledge and understanding about safety management systems.
It is part of a campaign aimed at large and small air operators, maintenance organisations and other aviation businesses.
The campaign will equip aviation organisations with the skills needed to develop and introduce practical safety management systems.
CASA’s Director of Aviation Safety, Mick Toller, says the campaign will deliver tangible safety benefits.
“Australia has a great air safety record but we can only maintain our enviable position if everyone in aviation strives to do better,” Mr Toller says.
“That means finding new ways to improve safety and the efficient running of aviation businesses.
“Safety management systems can in fact do both by identifying risks and finding solutions. It is a proven approach that works for large and small aviation operations.
“The Darwin meeting offers the practical experience of Australian aviation experts who can show how safety management systems can deliver better safety and business outcomes.”
Six leading Australian aviation figures will offer case studies and take part in interactive workshops.
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