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October 2025 brought a series of significant regulatory and safety EASA Updates, impacting airworthiness, operational oversight, and sustainable aviation initiatives. This monthly roundup highlights the key publications, surveys, and safety notices released during the month, along with clear action points to help aviation organisations maintain compliance, strengthen safety performance, and prepare for upcoming regulatory expectations….

Specific Exposures and Threat Scenarios Malware/Ransomware Initial Access (Exploitation via device) General Ransomware Campaigns: Ransomware actors often gain initial access through phishing campaigns targeting aviation employees or by exploiting exposed VPN/RDP servers. Mobile devices are the primary target for phishing/social engineering attempts. Ransomware group LockBit demanded $200 million from Boeing in 2023. Attacks on airport…

Sofema Online (SOL) considers the key aspects related to achieving the best outcomes with Boeing MEDA. Introduction  The Boeing Maintenance Error Decision Aid (MEDA) is a structured process developed to identify the contributing factors to maintenance errors and events, with the goal of developing effective prevention strategies.  Its core philosophy is that people don’t intentionally make errors, and most…

This white paper discusses the crucial elements, challenges, and best practices for integrating Maintenance Event Decision Aid (MEDA) into an organisational safety culture, effectively measuring its processes, and linking it to a robust Continuous Improvement cycle within a Safety Management System (SMS) 1. How to Embed MEDA into an Organisational Safety Culture Embedding MEDA into…