Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the terms, definitions and differences related to Practical Assessment from an EASA perspective. Introduction The practical assessment addresses the practical portion of any EASA Part 147 type training whereas the OJT assessment addresses the additional practical experience necessary to gain in a true maintenance environment as part of the first type…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the development of the Supplemental Structural Inspection SSI requirements Introduction On 14 May 1977, a Boeing 707 (Cargo Aircraft) operated by UK Operator Dan Air Services Ltd. crashed some 3 miles short of the runway at Lusaka International Airport. The Boeing 707 was certified failsafe, however, the Model 707-300 flown by Dan Air…

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Turkey Bans Business Aviation Flights En Route to Armenia An overflight ban imposed on an Armenian airline has been retained for all private aircraft, according to the Ops Group. Read more Saudia Welcomes…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to share that the EASA Part 145 Safety & Human Factor – SMS & HF (Initial) Training was completed by 28 delegates from Collins Aerospace. The course was carried out as a webinar by our knowledgeable instructor Shakil Siddiqui. About the EASA Part 145 Safety & Human Factor Training…