AvSafety Joins Starr Safety Partnership for SMS Compliance

Aviation Safety Solutions, LLC (AvSafety) has been selected to join the Starr Safety Partnership, integrating its Safety Management System (SMS) consulting and training services into the network available to Starr Aviation clients.

Announced in a press release on June 17, 2026, the partnership provides Starr Aviation insureds with access to AvSafety’s specialized resources, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) SMS workshops, manual development, and safety audits. The integration comes as the FAA actively expands SMS regulatory requirements across broader segments of the aviation industry.

Expanding safety resources for operators

Starr Aviation, a division of Starr Insurance Companies, launched the Starr Safety Partnership in October 2022 to offer discounted safety services to its insured pilots and aircraft owners. By adding AvSafety to this network, Starr expands its portfolio of compliance and risk management tools available to policyholders.

Founded in 2013 and based in Janesville, Wisconsin, AvSafety focuses on helping aviation organizations build and maintain compliant safety programs. Amanda Ferraro, Chief Executive Officer of Aviation Safety Solutions, stated in the release that joining the network presents an exciting opportunity for the organization.

“Our team is passionate about helping organizations build sustainable safety programs that move beyond compliance and create lasting operational value. We are honored to support Starr clients as they strengthen their safety culture, improve risk management processes, and prepare for the evolving regulatory environment.”

Regulatory drivers for SMS adoption

The demand for specialized safety consulting is increasing due to shifting federal regulations. The FAA is currently expanding SMS mandates beyond Part 121 commercial airlines to include Part 135 commuter and charter operators, Part 91.147 air tour operators, and certain Part 21 aircraft manufacturers.

This regulatory expansion requires many operators to formalize their safety protocols, driving the need for external auditing, manual development, and structured training programs like those provided by AvSafety.

AirPro News analysis

We view the inclusion of AvSafety in the Starr Safety Partnership as a direct market response to the FAA’s widening SMS mandate. As smaller operators and charter companies face the administrative burden of implementing formal safety management systems, insurance providers are increasingly positioning themselves as facilitators of compliance. By subsidizing or discounting access to established SMS consultants, aviation insurers can simultaneously reduce their own underwriting risk and provide tangible value to policyholders navigating new regulatory hurdles.

Sources: Aviation Safety Solutions, LLC