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Jazz Aviation captures key international safety award

Jazz's selection for the award was attributed to our success at integrating several existing systems into one safety and business management system. The judges' statement on selecting Jazz as the winner was: "The Jazz entry stood out for its evidence of integrating SMS across aviation safety, quality, health and safety, and business. The company demonstrated an excellent reporting culture with high reporting levels and report quality."

"We are thrilled to be recognized for our deeply entrenched safety culture," said David Deveau, Vice President of Safety, Quality and Environment at Jazz who attended the Symposium and accepted the award. "Safety is our top priority at Jazz. To see our organization receive such a high honour for innovation in what we view as a daily focus makes us incredibly proud."

"Anytime aviation safety is recognized, we all win," he said.

"We are delighted to have witnessed the enthusiasm in the industry prompted by this award. We believe it is important that we share accomplishments, celebrate success and give recognition to those organizations leading the field in aviation safety management," said Ronnie Smith, chair of the judging panel for the Innovation in Aviation Safety Management Awards and an SMS lead Consultant at Baines Simmons.

Seven finalists were chosen among submissions from individuals, teams and organizations from around the world. The award winner was announced at a gala Tuesday evening; May 15, 2012; in London, UK.

The purpose of the Award is to recognize an innovative approach to the application of aviation safety management systems and its relationship with improved business performance and profitability. Finalists were chosen based on criteria associated with innovation, enhancing aviation safety management, a business case demonstrating relevance and justification for introducing the solution.

Hosted by Baines Simmons, The European Safety Management Symposium is an increasingly popular event in the aviation industry calendar, attracting high-profile speakers and influential delegates from leading organizations in the civil, defence and regulatory sectors in the UK, Europe and beyond.

The event provides a unique networking opportunity for aviation industry leaders and safety professionals to share best practice in working towards achieving the highest standards of aviation safety.

Baines Simmons is recognized as an international market leader in the integration of safety performance management, specializing in securing organization-wide cultural engagement for effective and sustainable world class SMS. It operates as a trusted partner to more than 350 of the world's leading civil and military aviation organizations in 40 countries and has well-established links with more than 30 regulators worldwide.