What is Annex 19?


What is Annex 19? Description. Annex 19 contains overarching provisions applicable to safety management functions related to, or in direct support of, the safe operation of aircraft and highlights the importance of safety management at the State level across multiple aviation domains.


When was Annex 19 introduced?

The SMP delivered the first phase of Annex 19 in early in 2012. It was adopted by the ICAO Council on February 25, 2013 and became applicable in November 2013.


What is Annex 19 safety?

Description. Annex 19 contains overarching provisions applicable to safety management functions related to, or in direct support of, the safe operation of aircraft and highlights the importance of safety management at the State level across multiple aviation domains.


What is the latest edition of Annex 19?

The second phase of the development of Annex 19 was completed with the adoption Amendment 1 to the annex. Amendment 1 was adopted by the ICAO Council on 2 March 2016, effective on 11 July 2016, and applicable on 7 Nov. 2019. The adoption of Amendment 1 resulted in the second edition of Annex 19 being published.


What is SMS in ICAO?

ICAO) Safety Management System (SMS) - A systematic and explicit approach defining the activities by which safety management is undertaken by an organisation in order to achieve acceptable or tolerable safety.