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Hazard Identification in a Safety Management System (SMS)

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March 14, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key elements of an effective Aviation Hazard Identification process Introduction – Hazard identification is the first and most critical step in the Safety Management System (SMS). It involves identifying potential sources of harm, unsafe conditions, or objects that can cause or contribute to safety risks in aviation operations. Effective hazard identification…

Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 14 March 2025

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March 14, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire in DenverMore than 170 passengers and six crew members were evacuated after the engine of an American Airlines jet – outbound from Colorado Springs –…

We are expanding our Bursary Program – €10,000 in training support for academic aviation institutions worldwide

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March 13, 2025

Steven Bentley

We are happy to announce that Sofema Online (SOL) is expanding its Bursary Program to support aviation-focused universities, colleges, and academic aviation institutions worldwide. Now offering up to €10,000 in training support, this initiative provides a 50% discount on Sofema Online courses, with funding matched by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS). Who can benefit? The bursary…

Discussion Document: Risk-Based Thinking and Human-Centric Design to Mitigate Adverse Outcomes

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March 13, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key aspects related to Risk-Based Thinking and Human-Centric Design With the introduction of Safety Management System (SMS) into EASA Part 21 J design organisation addressing the potential for adverse outcomes becomes a significant goal. Introduction Discussing the assertion that overwhelming causes of accidents or adverse outcomes are the result of…