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Cultural Resistance & Staff Awareness in EASA Part 145 Cybersecurity

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A close-up of hands typing on a keyboard, symbolizing cybersecurity awareness and cultural resistance within EASA Part 145 organizations.

February 14, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) examines key aspects of Cultural Resistance in the implementation of cybersecurity within EASA Part 145 organizations. Introduction – Understanding Cultural Resistance in Cybersecurity One of the biggest challenges in implementing Information & Cyber Security within an EASA Part 145 organization is cultural resistance. Many aviation maintenance personnel, including engineers, technicians, and administrative…

Cybersecurity Reporting Procedure for EASA Part 145 Organizations Purpose

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A laptop displaying a digital cybersecurity framework, symbolizing the structured approach to cybersecurity reporting within EASA Part 145 organizations.

February 13, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers reporting methods and criteria within the EASA Part 145 Information Security Management (Cyber) System while maintaining the existing headcount. To establish a unified procedure for managing cybersecurity-related events, ensuring compliance with EU regulations, and safeguarding aviation safety in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203 and related EASA regulatory frameworks….

Aviation Safety Managment System Risk Assessment – Challenges

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Aviation professional conducting a safety assessment near an aircraft engine, representing challenges in Aviation SMS Risk Assessment.

February 13, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key challenges faced by the Safety Managment System. Introduction While Aviation Safety managment System risk assessment faces challenges such as inconsistent hazard identification, organizational barriers, and resource constraints, the adoption of best practices and practical training can bridge these gaps. Leadership must prioritize SMS integration into the organizational culture and…

EASA 2024 Regulatory Update Operations, Maintenance and CAMO Management

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Aircraft maintenance professionals inspecting and working on an open engine, representing updates in EASA 2024 regulations for operations, maintenance, and CAMO management.

February 12, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) reviews key changes introduced in the EASA 2024 Regulatory Update, impacting operations and maintenance under EASA regulations. During 2024, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) introduced several significant updates to regulations concerning maintenance operations and Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs). Key developments include: Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness (Revision…