Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Saudi Arabia and China explore investment opportunities in civil aviation Economic cooperation in Saudi-China civil aviation is set to strengthen, with top officials meeting in Beijing to discuss investment opportunities and technology transfer…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key aspects of Safety Management Systems (SMS) & Compliance Organisational Objectives Introduction The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) oversees and regulates safety standards within the European aviation industry, including Safety Management Systems (SMS). An SMS is a systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies, and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the terms, definitions and differences related to EASA Part 66 OJT Requirements Introduction The objective of OJT is to gain the required competence and experience in performing safe maintenance. 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 general features related to an EASA-Compliant Operations Manuals Introduction – Structure of the Operations Manual The manual should be well-structured and easy to navigate. It typically consists of several parts: Part-A: General/Basic: Policies, responsibilities of key personnel, and a description of the operator’s management system. Part-B: Operating Procedures:…