Steven Bentley's posts

Sofema Aviation Services to deliver Maintenance Planning Training for Emirates Dubai

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August 25, 2014

Steven Bentley

SAS is pleased to announce that we are returning for our third series of Maintenance Planning Training to be delivered at the Emirates maintenance facility in Dubai. The training will be delivered early September 2014. Delivered as 2 separate courses each of 2 days duration for Emirates Maintenance Planning Training  and 2 days duration for Emirates Maintenance Planning…

Managing Airworthiness Limitations ALS Part 1 to ALS Part 6

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August 22, 2014

Steven Bentley

To manage Airworthiness Standards Airbus Industry has developed a six part Airworthiness Section to support the Maintenance Planning Document (MPD). Airworthiness standards are not only set for the design of the aircraft but also for operation and maintenance while in service. The Maintenance Program is typically under continuous development and must demonstrate compliance with the…

EDTO / ETOPS / LROPS

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August 20, 2014

Steven Bentley

The original Proposal was for LROPS to stand for Long Range Operations and ETOPS to stand for Extended Twin Operations. Today According to the FAA ETOPS in fact stands for Extended Operations. In 1997 Airbus proposed the LROPS to cater for twins ETOPS beyond 180 minutes, and beyond 180 minute diversion for all airplanes with…

Sofema Aviation Services is pleased to announce a 3 day intensive Maintenance Error Management System (MEMS) Training Dubai Sept 2014

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August 20, 2014

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services offers Training, Support and Guidance to help you understand, develop and implement an Effective Error Management Systems to deliver the safest possible organization process. With the forthcoming developments of  EASA Part 145 driven by NPA 2013-01 the developments of an Internal safety reporting scheme have been strengthened with the introduction of  as…

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