Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers both Desktop & On-Site Evaluation in the context of EASA MSAT Application for Initial Certification, Continuing Oversight, and Performance-Based Evaluation. Introduction This document establishes a structured approach for desktop review and on-site evaluation of an organisation’s Management System (MS), ensuring alignment with EASA MSAT methodology and ICAO Annex 19 principles….

The publication complements a month of significant EASA updates, including new and revised Airworthiness Directives (ADs), amendments to Continuing Airworthiness and Part-66 provisions, the ED Decision 2025/017/R aligning European TSOs with FAA standards, and the introduction of SORA 2.5 for UAS operations. Together, these developments reflect EASA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening safety, competence, and innovation…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers Biohazards within the Aircraft Maintenance Environment PPE is the last line of defence. Always try to eliminate/contain first (isolate systems, depressurize, cordon off), then add PPE matched to the task. Considering Biohazards within the Aircraft Environment Lavatory waste system: Waste tank, service couplings, vacuum lines, drain masts, valves, “blue juice”…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key business communication best practices. Aviation work is inherently multi-disciplinary (operations, maintenance, engineering, ground services, security, safety, compliance, finance) and increasingly multicultural. Most performance shortfalls, including safety events, typically occur at the interfaces: Where teams, shifts, disciplines, or contractors hand work to each other. Effective leaders ensure interfaces are managed…