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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…

Introduction by Sofema Aviation Services – SAS – These four entities-FAA , EASA,TCCA, and ANAC Brazil form the Certification Management Team (CMT), a strategic partnership designed to harmonize standards and reduce regulatory duplication for the global aviation industry. Regulatory Frameworks: A Deep Dive – Each authority operates under a distinct legal structure, though they strive for…