Where Birds Don't Fly

The Safety Management System (SMS) is the root cause of the most recent midair collision. That a system is named the “Safety Management System” is not a guarantee or assurance that this system prevents accidents, or that the system itself cannot be the root cause of an accident. The Safety Management System did not fail aviation safety when this accident happened but operated as intended and painted a true picture of aviation safety. Aviation safety cannot be enforced, aviation safety is neutral and does not take sides in safety, and no matter how much we wish for an SMS to operate differently and paint a different picture of aviation safety it will always show the true picture. There is nothing to learn here after the midair collision, because it is a known fact that when two aircraft intersect at the same location in a 3D format the accident will happen and there will be no survivors. There is no justification for accidents to happen, not even that we will learn from them and prevent...

Human nature is to make the simplest things complex and incompatible with daily routines. Simplicity is not about removing anything or everything but about focusing on what is essential to achieve the desired outcome. Simplicity is not about sacrificing functionality but about making the system as user-friendly as possible while achieving its core objectives. It is an ongoing process that requires careful planning, evaluation, and refinement. Simplicity often leads to improved user satisfaction, easier maintenance, and more efficient operations. Finding the right balance between simplicity and functionality can be a continuous process of refinement. A safety management system (SMS) for aviation is built on a few simple core principles. Conventional wisdom is that safety in aviation, both airports and airlines must be a priority. A priority refers to the relative importance or level of urgency assigned to a task, goal, or item when compared to other tasks, goals, or items. Prioritizatio...