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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Looks at the Validation Process for Embraer Aircraft within Europe Introduction  The core friction here is that while Embraer is a global top-tier OEM, the data flow for modifications is not as “automatic” as it is between the FAA and EASA. The Core Concept: Validation vs. Automatic Acceptance Under the EASA-ANAC…

Introduction In the European context, where the regulatory landscape is becoming an Eco system of interconnected parts – Part M & Part-CAMO, Part-145, Part-21, and the cybersecurity mandates of Part-IS a “checkbox” mentality will not work in the long view. Reality Check – In the traditional world, we measured safety by the absence of accidents. In…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers the Bilateral Treatment of STCs. The goal of the Certification Management Team (CMT) is to move away from “proving safety twice” (once to the FAA, once to EASA) and toward a system where the Validating Authority (VA) trusts the Certifying Authority (CA) completely. Here, we provide a detailed breakdown of…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) reviews the EASA Certification Validation Process across multiple Regulatory Environments. Introduction  To consider how the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) validates aircraft from the three major non-European States of Design: the USA (Boeing/FAA), Canada (Bombardier/TCCA), and Brazil (Embraer/ANAC). It is critical to distinguish between the legal framework (which is highly…