Following investigations in the aftermath of Flight TWA800 and Swissair 111 a detailed investigation was performed by the Ageing Transport System Rulemaking Advisory Committee ATSRAC into the effectiveness of the Inspection Process carried out during maintenance activities.   There was a number of shortcomings observed and finally this has translated into the need for specific…

19th & 20th October Al Ain UAE Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) in conjunction with Horizon International Flight Academy (HIFA) are pleased to offer a 2 Day regulatory training Air Crew Licensing CAR –FCL. The training is taking place in the facilities of Horizon, based at Al Ain International Airport UAE Purpose built for flight training, Horizon International…

The first Pilots licenses appeared around 1909, International Standards followed approx. 10 years later. Whilst Flight Crew licensing is typically the function of the State National Airworthiness Authority NAA (GCAA for example) The Joint Airworthiness Authorities introduced a harmonised system with the introduction of an international flight crew licensing system which could be implemented by…

Yangon, Myanmar – Wednesday 24th September SAS completes the delivery of EASA Part M Training. This is the fourth visit of Sofema Aviation Services to deliver regulatory training to the rapidly expanding aviation industry of Myanmar. Delegates included representatives of the Myanamar CAA (DCA), Golden Myanmar Airlines, Asia Wings Airways and Mann Yadanapon Airline. Commented Steve…