Abstract
Aviation has been recognized as one of the ultimate safe socio-technical systems. This contribution discusses the conditions and context that moulded the system safety to its present level by applying integral safety, a sectoral approach and safety as a strategic value. At present the aviation system consists of institutional arrangements at the global level, a shared repository of knowledge and operational experiences, feedback from reality, the notion of Good Airmanship, together with the choice of technology as the flywheel for progress. This architecture made aviation a Non-Plus Ultra-Safe system characterized by a safety performance level of beyond 10-7 accident rate. To cross this mythical boundary in legacy systems like aviation, it is imperative to apply game changers such as socio-technical systems engineering, disruptive technologies and innovation transition management. In such a transition, a shift in focus occurs from performance to properties, from hindsight to foresight, highlighted by the case study of the stall recovery device, the Kestrel concept.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 53rd ESReDA Seminar, 14 – 15 November 2017 |
| Subtitle of host publication | European Commission Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Event | 53rd ESReDA Seminar: Enhancing Safety: the Challenge of Foresight - European Commission Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy Duration: 14 Nov 2017 → 15 Nov 2017 Conference number: 53 https://www.esreda.org/event/53rd-esreda-seminar/ |
Conference
| Conference | 53rd ESReDA Seminar |
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| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Ispra |
| Period | 14/11/17 → 15/11/17 |
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