Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced its Customer Support U.S. repair station network has met compliance requirements of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Safety Management System Voluntary Program (SMSVP), well ahead of the year-end deadline.
A result of this achievement is enhanced and consistently aligned safety and quality control standards across the Gulfstream Customer Support network.
Earlier this year, the U.S.-E.U. Bilateral Oversight Board required U.S.-based repair stations holding a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 certificate to adopt a safety management system (SMS) as outlined in the SMSVP by December 31. SMSVP is also recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
Lor Izzard, senior vice president, Gulfstream Customer Support said: “Gulfstream’s high safety and quality standards are cornerstones of our culture, and operating at the highest levels of safety is our first priority.
“We were one of the first OEMs to establish a safety management system nearly 20 years ago, laying the groundwork to complete this new compliance ahead of schedule and ensuring our customers benefit from the same industry-leading safety and quality experience across the Gulfstream Customer Support network.”