Mon, Aug 25, 2008
Beats Global Average By 35 Points
Give 'em an "A". The US aviation
system received a score of 91 out of 100 in a new safety audit
released Monday by the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO), a United Nations agency that oversees international civil
aviation.
"This audit by ICAO validates our systems approach to safety,"
said Robert A. Sturgell, acting administrator of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA). "The results show that our
priorities are in the right place."
The US score -- which was well above the global average of 56 --
reflected US compliance with over 9,500 international safety
standards. The FAA led US preparations for the audit, which also
included the National Transportation Safety Board, the US Coast
Guard and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration.
The team of ICAO auditors conducted a comprehensive audit of all
aspects of civil aviation in the United States, including aircraft
operations and airworthiness, accident investigation, navigation
services, airports, personnel licensing and legislation and
regulations. The auditors interviewed technical experts and
conducted site visits to government and industry facilities to
assess overall safety oversight.
The Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program was established by
ICAO in 1995 at the urging of the United States. It provides civil
aviation authorities throughout the world with valuable information
on the overall health and effectiveness of their airspace
systems.
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