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"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."
As of the latest revision cycle, the represents the most current thinking in proactive safety risk management. If you have been searching for the ICAO Doc 9859 5th edition PDF , you are likely an aviation professional needing to align your organization with international standards—or a student preparing for a safety auditor examination.
: Revisions for the 5th Edition were heavily discussed at the 7th SMP Meeting in December 2024 and are expected to be finalized around the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly in late 2025/early 2026.
This edition works in tandem with the newly developed Safety Intelligence Manual (Doc 10159) , which provides the technical "how-to" for processing safety information. Core Structure of Doc 9859
