having just read the above report in full I'm impressed that Adam Air actually HAD some maintenance records!
OK so lets get serious - IF you believe CRM is an integral part of safety then maybe, speaking generally, it's time to acknowledge that the traditions and culture of certain parts of the world are incompatible with what's required to maximise safety in modern operations and for an external body (remember it wasn't Korean Air management who decided crashing aircraft and killing people was a bad thing it was the insurance companies) to come forward and say:
" right you lot, if you want to operate aircraft you will have in your ops manual stated company policy that outlines the obligation and responsibility for ALL crew to hear and absorb information and react appropriately, a method whereby the copilot can express concerns to the Captain culminating in the copilot being required, with the stated support of the company and without fear of retribution from any individuals, to take over should issues be unresolved and the safety of the aircraft is in question.
Company management will provide entheuastic training and support to reflect the above, monitor compliance and deal firmly with miscreants.
We don't give a f**k how your society is structured, the above is solely aimed at improving air safety world wide - if you don't like it then don't fly."
So any nice little acronym (ICAO, IATA, someone, anyone??) who'll step up??
Not holding my breath!
