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Tim Adams, acting director of the FAA’s Office of Safety Standards
Tim Adams, acting director of the FAA’s Office of Safety Standards (left), and Jenny Ann Urban, NATA v-p of regulatory affairs © Jessica Reed/AIN

With the May 2027 safety management system (SMS) deadline looming for manufacturers, air tours, and charter operators, the FAA is finding that a lack of understanding is still prevalent on how to develop and implement SMS, according to Tim Adams, acting director of the FAA’s Office of Safety Standards.

Participating in a fireside chat at the recent National Air Transportation Association Air Charter Summit in Washington, D.C., Adams cited the misunderstanding over implementation as one of the biggest stumbling blocks surrounding SMS.

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