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Russia Approves National Civil Aviation Safety Program Aligned With ICAO Standards

The plan introduces measurable safety indicators to track risk and performance.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a government disposition that formalizes the program and sets acceptable level of safety indicators.
  • The framework adopts a proactive approach to risk management with hazard identification before incidents and development of the state safety management system.
  • Scope covers the full safety chain, including operators, aircraft and engine manufacturers, maintenance organizations, air navigation service providers, aerodrome operators, training bodies, and UAS service suppliers.
  • The policy fosters voluntary, non-punitive incident reporting with clear distinctions between human error, regulatory violations, and negligence.
  • An annual cycle is established: the Transport Ministry will assess effectiveness by March 1, the government will update the program by June 1, and a public safety report will be issued each year.