scope:

PURPOSE

This manual complements the 2023-2025 edition of the GASP. It addresses different aspects to be taken into account by a region or a State when developing or modifying its aviation safety plan, and to implement regional and national aviation safety plans consistent with the GASP. In the context of the GASP, the term "region" refers to a group of States and/or entities working together to enhance aviation safety within a geographic area.

This manual provides guidance that may be used to:

a) establish a development process for the aviation safety plan, including methods to identify SEIs for the RASP and NASP;

b) address the relationship between the NASP and the SSP;

c) monitor the plan's implementation and its effectiveness; and

d) report on safety performance measurement, including reporting methods for individual States to the regional aviation safety groups (RASGs).

ICAO updated the suite of guidance material and tools related to the GASP, which focus on the development and implementation of a NASP, with the same processes applying to a RASP at the regional level. The guidance material and tools assist States to advance through the NASP development process. The GASP presents the suite of guidance material and tools that complement the plan, and support the development and implementation of RASPs and NASPs. More information on GASP-related guidance material and tools can be found on the ICAO website.