Lennuohutus

Lennuohutus is a Finnish term for aviation safety, referring to the set of policies, practices, and systems designed to prevent accidents and protect people involved in air transport. It covers the design, operation, and maintenance of aircraft, as well as the safety of airports, air traffic management, and related services. The aim is to minimize risk to passengers, crew, ground personnel, and the public.

Scope and application: Lennuohutus applies to commercial aviation, general aviation, and airport operations. It encompasses hazard identification, risk assessment, safety culture, incident reporting, and learning from past events. The field integrates technical, organizational, and human factors to ensure safe and reliable flight operations from planning to landing.

Regulatory framework: International standards and recommended practices set by ICAO guide Lennuohutus, with regional and national regulations shaping implementation. In Europe, authorities such as EASA oversee safety compliance and certification. Operators typically implement a Safety Management System (SMS) to identify hazards, assess risks, and apply mitigations, supported by audits, inspections, and investigation by competent authorities.

Key components: Central elements include hazard identification, risk assessment, standard operating procedures, training and competency management, aircraft maintenance and airworthiness, flight operations, ground handling safety, and emergency preparedness. Incident and accident investigations, data collection, and safety reporting systems are used to drive continuous improvement and prevent recurrence. Human factors and safety culture are emphasized to ensure effective compliance and learning.

Outcomes and challenges: Lennuohutus aims for continuous enhancement of safety performance while maintaining operational efficiency. Ongoing challenges include resource constraints, aging or complex fleets, increasing traffic, human factors, cyber-security, and harmonization of international and national rules.