A bill to establish an independent expert review panel to review and make findings and recommendations to inform the Federal Aviation Administration's implementation of a comprehensive and integrated Safety Management System for all lines of business within the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 s 4979, also known as the "Federal Aviation Administration Safety Management System Review Panel Act," aims to create an independent expert review panel to assess and provide recommendations for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) implementation of a Safety Management System (SMS) across all of its operations. The SMS is a comprehensive and integrated approach to managing safety risks within an organization.

The bill seeks to ensure that the FAA's SMS is effectively implemented and that it enhances safety across all lines of business within the agency. The independent expert review panel will be tasked with conducting a thorough review of the FAA's SMS and making findings and recommendations to improve its effectiveness.

The ultimate goal of this legislation is to enhance the safety of the aviation industry by ensuring that the FAA's SMS is robust and effective in identifying and mitigating safety risks. This bill highlights the importance of continuous improvement in safety management within the FAA and aims to strengthen the agency's overall safety culture. Overall, Bill 118 s 4979 emphasizes the importance of proactive safety management within the FAA and seeks to establish mechanisms for ongoing evaluation and improvement of the agency's safety practices.