Timeline for SMS implementation
| 2008-2010 | Rule development including: ACs and guidance material Voluntary adoption and education initiatives Liaison with other States |
| 2008 | Rule development commences on first group of SMS rule amendments |
| 2009 | Rule development commences on second group of SMS rule amendments |
| 2010 | First group of rule amendments come into force Rule development commences on third group of SMS rule amendments |
| 2011 | Second group of rule amendments come into force |
| 2012 | Third group of rule amendments come into force |
| 2013 | Full compliance for organisations covered by the first group of rule amendments |
| 2014 | Full compliance for organisations covered by the second group of rule amendments |
| 2015 | Full compliance for organisations covered by the
third group of rule amendments Full adoption of SMS requirements in all sectors of civil aviation system |