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The 5th edition of the represents a major update in the global approach to aviation safety. Scheduled to coincide with the implementation of Annex 19, Amendment 2 , this edition shifts the focus from rigid compliance toward a dynamic, data-driven "Safety Intelligence" ecosystem. Key Updates in the 5th Edition

In late 2024 and throughout 2025, the Safety Management Panel (SMP) gathered experts from across the globe. They split into specialized strike teams focused on:

Guidance on the safe transport of dangerous goods, which integrates with overall SMS, is found in the IATA DGR FAQs A CA O Safety Committee –Jeddah , 7 Nov 23 - ACAO

A key feature of the ICAO Safety Management Manual (Doc 9859), 5th Edition , is its enhanced focus on Human and Organizational Factors

"The state in which risks associated with aviation activities, related to, or in direct support of the operation of aircraft, are reduced and controlled to an acceptable level."