1. The Global Aviation Safety Roadmap and the Global Aviation Safety Plan Regional Implementation Update
Gerardo M. Hueto
Member, Industry Safety Strategy Group
Program Manager, Regional Aviation Safety
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Good Morning. I’m here today as a member of the Industry Safety Steering Group to invite you to share in a rare opportunity. It is an opportunity to make a major difference for commercial aviation safety at the worldwide level. Such opportunities are rare, but we believe that the time has come to harness the talent, knowledge and experience represented in this room to do great things together.

2. Presentation Overview
The GASR and the GASP
Regional Initiatives
Goals & Objectives of a Workshop

3. Presentation Overview
The GASR and the GASP
Regional Initiatives
Goals & Objectives of a Workshop

4. The Global Aviation Safety Roadmap
Developed by the Industry Safety Strategy Group for ICAO
Contents:
Sets out a rationale and describes a general approach, based on metrics and risk measurement.
Establishes 12 key focus areas
Objectives are described for each focus area for near and mid-term accomplishment.
Emphasizes aviation safety enablers (measures already in progress) in developing regions.
Focus Areas:
States
Consistent implementation of int’l. standards
Consistent regulatory oversight
No impediments to reporting errors/ incidents
Effective incident and accident investigation
Industry
No impediments to reporting and analyzing errors/ incidents
Consistent use of Safety Management Systems
Consistent compliance with regulatory rqmts
Consistent adoption of industry best practices
Alignment of global industry safety strategies
Sufficient number of qualified personnel
No gaps in use of technology to enhance safety
Regions
Consistent coordination of regional programs
Goals and Objectives:
Provide a common frame of reference for all stakeholders
Coordinate and guide safety policies and initiatives worldwide to reduce the accident risk for commercial aviation
Avoid duplication of effort and uncoordinated strategies
Encourage close industry and government cooperation on common safety objectives
Timescale: Near ( ) and Medium Term ( )
The 12 Focus Areas were grouped into 3 sets according to the primary sector of the aviation system most responsible for carrying out measures to achieve them.
By organizing the Focus Areas in this manner the ISSG does not want to imply that States, Industry and Regions should address the Roadmap independently. Rather, as the text describes, this is intended to be a joint effort with all three groups working together at a regional level.
Industry commits to unify plans through the Roadmap

5. The Global Aviation Safety Plan
ICAO Actions
ICAO formed a working group to integrate the Roadmap into its Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP)
The New GASP was accepted by ICAO in July 2007
GASP forms the basis of ICAO Safety initiatives going forward, including the Africa Plan, presented to and endorsed at the September 2007 ICAO Assembly

6. Industry and ICAO Are Committed to the Roadmap process
GASP/GASR is the primary guide for industry and States to work together to improve global aviation safety.
Most major gains in safety have come from:
Close cooperation between industry and government
Sharing best practices
Regions and States can use its objectives and best practices to engage international stakeholders in developing regional safety plans
Future industry support of global and regional safety initiatives will be tied to the Roadmap process
We invite COSCAPs, Regional Groups and States to work with ICAO and the ISSG to implement GASP

7. What Makes the Roadmap Unique?
Focus is on doing the most important things first
Requires that a logical process be followed so regions are always investing their energy in the most critical actions
Provides metrics and measurement that enable rigorously managed improvement
Focuses and optimizes efforts through existing mechanisms, not new bureaucracies
Reassures donors that their contributions will yield the maximum results. Hence its strong industry backing
Is the primary guide for industry and states to work together to improve global aviation safety

8. Global Aviation Safety Roadmap
Industry and ICAO committed to unify plans through Roadmap
The Roadmap Part 1 was reviewed and approved in December at the highest level of each Stakeholder organization for presentation to ICAO’s Council President and to the Air Navigation Commission.

9. Presentation Overview
The GASR and the GASP
Regional Initiatives
Goals & Objectives of a Workshop

10. The Regional Perspective: Accident Rates Vary by Region of the World
Western-built transport hull loss accidents, by airline domicile, 1998 through 2007
Europe
0.7
United States
and Canada
0.4
China
0.3
Middle East
2.3
Asia
(Excluding China)
2.1
Africa
10.0
Latin America
and Caribbean
2.1
Oceania
0.0
The CAST plan is renowned worldwide.
This chart shows :
Accident rates by region of the world
Regional cooperative safety activities (ICAO and local regulators working together – COSCAPs) by region.
The number of CAST Safety Enhancements adopted by the North Asia COSCAP and the European JSSI (Joint Safety Strategy Initiative) are also depicted.
World
1.1
Accidents per
million departures
rce/vdg
July 2008

11. The Regional Perspective
In the 21st century a safe flight should be a basic right of citizens everywhere
Accident rates are unacceptable, but historical
We have the ability to change this
Rapid positive change depends on:
Industry and government working together
Focusing joint energy on the most significant problems.
Workshops help participants focus on the “right things to do” and determine what to do about them.

12. Middle East: Abu Dhabi, 21-22 January, 2008
Attendees:
Approximate 200 attendees from regulatory, airline, airport, ATM and other authorities and organizations from UAE, Sudan, Qatar, Egypt, Libya, Palestine, Oman, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia
ISSG (Airbus, Boeing, FSF, IATA, IFALPA) and ICAO
Observers from outside the Middle East, including representatives from the United Nations, South Africa, and the Russian Federation
Addressed 7 GASR Focus Areas
Outcome:
Abu Dhabi Resolution signed by the UAE, Iraq, Sudan, AACO, ICAO, and IFALPA
Accept the ICAO GASP and the GASR as the basis for regional safety plans
Establishment of a Middle East Safety Team (MEST)
Commit to implementing the safety priorities identified by the MEST
Next Steps:
COSCAP and MEST unify plans

13. COSCAP-BAG: Abuja, 14-16 April, 2008
Approximate 250 Attendees from Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, Banjul Accord Group COSCAP, Virgin Nigeria, Arik Air, Aero Contractors, Bristow Helicopters, Airports, Air Service Providers
ICAO: Air Navigation Bureau personnel, AFI Regional Officers, AFI Plan Director
ISSG: Boeing, FSF, IATA
Addressed 4 GASR Focus Areas
Outcome:
Following the GASR process, the teams developed prioritized recommended actions to address the 4 focus areas
Released a Communiqué known as “Abuja Declaration” in line with AFI Aviation Safety implementation plan for Banjul Accord Group States
COSCAP BAG convened extraordinary meeting after workshop to consider implementation of recommended actions
COSCAP BAG Steering Committee adopted the Abuja Declaration on 17th April 2008 and established Terms of Reference
Next Steps:
Additional Gap Analysis of the COSCAP States conducted by ICAO-AFI initiative
Workshop planned to work on focus areas for Nigeria – Dec 2008

14. East Africa: Arusha, Tanzania, August 12-14, 2008
Attendees: Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa, Nigeria, CASSOA, Zanzibar Department of Aviation, Seychelles, United States DOT, EASA, SADC COSCAP, Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, MAF, Equity Aviation, Regional Aviation College (Tanzania), Astral Aviation, IFATCA, Das Handling (Uganda)
ICAO Nairobi Director, Assistant Director, and TCB Officer, ICAO Montreal, ICAO AFI Plan Director
ISSG: IFALPA, Boeing
Addressed 4 GASR focus areas
Outcome:
Recommendations for all 4 focus areas
Arusha Communiqué on Aviation Safety issued by the closing plenary
Declares objectives of workshop accomplished, accepts recommendations
Next Steps:
CASSOA and ICAO AFI Plan personnel to refine gap analysis for East African Community States
Define next workshop date and schedule to work on the remaining GASR focus areas
Monitor the implementation of Recommendations

15. Pan America: Bogotá, 19-23 May, 2008
Attendees: Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Ecuador, Haiti, Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Paraguay, Perú, Dominican Republic, Trinidad & Tobago, United States, Uruguay, COCESNA/ACSA, ALTA, LAN Argentina, LAN Chile, TACA, Avianca, TAM, Aero República, COPA, UPS
ICAO Lima and Mexico Directors, ICAO Montreal
ISSG: Boeing, IATA, IFALPA, ACI
Addressed 3 GASR Focus Areas
Outcome:
Formed Regional Aviation Safety Group – Pan America (RASG-PA), Created Terms of Reference
RASG-PA includes all States from NACC and SAM regions, Industry, International and Regional Organizations
Largest GASR implementation effort worldwide
Next Steps:
Regional Aviation Safety Group Pan America (RASG-PA) – Organization meeting, August 2008, Mexico City
Approved TORs, Created 3 projects to address implementation of recommendations for each focus area
Follow up workshop: December 2008, Costa Rica

16. Pan America: Bogotá, 19-23 May, 2008 Regional Aviation Safety Group
A Regional Plan based on the Roadmap
LACAC
PAAST Through IATA
North America
and Caribbean
REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Airlines
Through IATA & ALTA
Mexico
GASR Workshop, Bogotá
INDUSTRY
Airports
Through ACI
STATES
Lima
The CAST plan is renowned worldwide.
This chart shows :
Accident rates by region of the world
Regional cooperative safety activities (ICAO and local regulators working together – COSCAPs) by region.
The number of CAST Safety Enhancements adopted by the North Asia COSCAP and the European JSSI (Joint Safety Strategy Initiative) are also depicted.
States
Through ICAO
Latin America
Regional Plan
Regional Aviation Safety Group
Pan America 16

17. Presentation Overview
The GASR and the GASP
Regional Initiatives
Goals & Objectives of a Workshop

18. Workshop Objectives
Develop a thorough understanding of the Global Aviation Safety Plan and its analytic process based upon the Roadmap
Understand how to use the process to support development of safety action plans for your region
Help the ISSG and ICAO understand how the GASR/GASP can be improved

19. Key Workshop Goals
A viable self-sustaining industry-government regional safety team
Initial regional action plans initiated for key focus areas
Initial Gap Analysis has been completed
Data requirements defined and sources identified
All sectors commit to continue the process
Commit to holding next Workshop
Commit to cover the remaining focus areas
Participants believe that Workshop was worthwhile and that progress in being made

20. Industry Safety Strategy Group -- Next Steps
Continued Coordination with ICAO in order to update the GASP and the Roadmap as required.
Continue to promote Roadmap awareness
Provide support to Regional Action Groups
Southeast Asia
Africa
Latin America
Middle East
Identify and Support additional Roadmap Implementation opportunities

21. Thank you!