SCOPE OF THE GASP

The GASP is a strategic document that enables States, regions and industry to adopt a flexible, step-by-step approach for the development and implementation of regional and national aviation safety plans, and related SEIs aimed at improving safety. In accordance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), States must develop their safety oversight capabilities, as part of the implementation of a State safety programme (SSP). The GASP is a means for States to achieve compliance with ICAO safety-related SARPs and to go beyond the minimum level of compliance by proactively enhancing safety through the management of organizational challenges, operational safety risks and emerging issues. The GASP assists States to identify hazards and safety deficiencies and prioritize actions so they can meet their safety responsibilities through an action plan presented in the Global Aviation Safety Roadmap (Doc 10161). The GASP further assists States in strengthening their capabilities in the management of safety through a structured process founded on the critical elements (CEs) of a State safety oversight system and the implementation of an SSP.

Regional aviation safety plans (RASPs) should be coordinated through the regional aviation safety groups (RASGs) to address specific regional safety issues, in line with the GASP goals and targets. The coordination of activities between the RASGs and the planning and implementation regional groups (PIRGs) is key to the successful achievement of the GASP goals and the GANP ambitions, respectively, since increases in air navigation capacity and improvements in efficiency must be done in a safe manner and appropriate safety risk mitigations are required to prevent accidents.

Note.— The Safety Management Manual (Doc 9859) contains guidance related to a State’s safety management responsibilities.