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The Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) is a voluntary and confidential reporting system established by the FAA and NASA to enhance aviation safety by allowing personnel to report incidents without fear of punitive action. Reports submitted to ASRS are analyzed by NASA and used by the FAA to identify trends and develop safety recommendations. This system fosters a culture of openness in the aviation community, enabling the identification of safety concerns that might otherwise go unreported.

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Aviation Safety Reporting System

The Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) is a voluntary and confidential reporting system established by the FAA and NASA to enhance aviation safety by allowing personnel to report incidents without fear of punitive action. Reports submitted to ASRS are analyzed by NASA and used by the FAA to identify trends and develop safety recommendations. This system fosters a culture of openness in the aviation community, enabling the identification of safety concerns that might otherwise go unreported.

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Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS)

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Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS)

The Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) constitutes a voluntary, confidential

reporting system that collects, stores, and processes information on safety-related activities and

events in aviation. It was founded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in partnership

with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) so as to guarantee the safety of

air navigation by discovering probable dangers and formulating the necessary measures to deal

with them. Planes ASRS allows pilots, air traffic controllers, mechanics, flight attendants, and

other aviation personnel to report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns free from fear of

punitive action (Skybrary).

After the reports are submitted to the ASRS, they are forwarded to NASA, which

functions as the system provider for the FAA. NASA's task is to gather, analyze, and then

distribute the data to the different units in the aviation industry, which includes the FAA, airlines,

manufacturers, and organizations (Naor et al., 2020). The FAA relies on ASRS data to study

trends and risk areas and to develop safety recommendations or regulations for the improvement

of the national airspace system.

Nonetheless, the FAA is obliged not to use ASRS reports for law enforcement. It is that

provision that ensures that people who submit a report will do so voluntarily and with the utmost

confidentiality. Pilots, along with all aviation employees, must get an assurance that they are able

to report safety events and concerns without worrying about the possible reprimand to their

certificates or careers.

I believe that the ASRS is the key to improving aviation safety as it is the main tool. This

system promotes a culture of openness and transparency throughout the aviation community as it
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offers a confidential reporting option. Crew members, along with other personnel, can decide to

share useful information without fear of any negative consequences, as a result of which safety

concerns that otherwise would be ignored can be identified. It will do so through the continuous

improvement process that is going on in aviation safety, resulting in safer and more efficient

airspace for everyone.


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References

Naor, M., Adler, N., Pinto, G. D., & Dumanis, A. (2020). Psychological safety in aviation new

product development teams: case study of 737 MAX airplane. Sustainability, 12(21),

8994.

Skybrary. Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS). https://skybrary.aero/articles/aviation-

safety-reporting-system-asrs#:~:text=The%20ASRS%20in%20run%20by,unsafe

%20occurrences%20and%20hazardous%20situations.

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