NTSB pleased with Delta’s decision to reinstate ASAP

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(2009), "NTSB pleased with Delta’s decision to reinstate ASAP", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 81 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2009.12781cab.011

NTSB pleased with Delta’s decision to reinstate ASAP

Article Type: Safety topics and news From: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal, Volume 81, Issue 3

The National Transportation Safety Board is pleased that Delta Air Lines has reinstated its ASAP.

Under ASAP, pilots, mechanics, and dispatchers receive immunity from disciplinary action when they voluntarily report any safety-related incidents.

“ASAP is a major component to aviation safety,” said NTSB Acting Chairman Mark V. Rosenker. “We are hopeful that other carriers, who have recently suspended their ASAP will also see the importance and value of these programs and quickly reinstate them,” he added.

The Safety Board believes that proactive safety programs, which encourage voluntary disclosure of safety issues, are critical to ensuring aviation safety and identifying problems before they lead to accidents.