Most aviation companies are now in one way or another either implementing, considering the implementation or have implemented and are now trying to make the Safety Management System work in an effective way. Taking each element in turn The first challenge to ensure successful implementation of the SMS concerns the effective provision of resources, both…

All Commercial Air Transport Operators (CAT) are required to have a Quality Assurance Function which in a EASA Regulation 2012/965 Compliant Organisation is typically referred to as a Compliance Management Function. This duty is performed by the Compliance Manager, together with a Safety Management Function which is in fact the responsibility of the nominated persons….

Consider that today, running a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, as well remain compliant with all HEMS regulatory requirements as well as keeping the various EASA Civil Aviation Authorities satisfied is a very challenging task. From the pilots perspective whilst, HEMS is a tough and demanding type of flying (it may also be considered one of…

14th & 16th January 2015 saw Sofema Aviation Services delivering a regulatory training course in EASA Regulation 965/2012 with a focus on the CAMO group and responsibilities. 30 delegates attended the training which was delivered in the facilities of WIZZ Air located in the vicinity of Terminal 1 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Wizz is a relative newcomer…