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By Florin Necula, PhD | Maintenance Manager & Licensed Aircraft EngineerJul 3rd, 2025 Abstract In civil aviation, audit findings serve not only as indicators of regulatory compliance but also as reflections of organisational resilience and the maturity of oversight systems. This article analyses the classifications, meaning, and implications of audit findings under EASA and UK…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers Safety Culture Developments as a Journey of Evolution, Current Trends, and Future Pathways The evolution of safety culture in aviation reflects a shift from compliance to performance, from individual blame to system learning, and from static oversight to dynamic risk management. The journey is ongoing, with challenges ahead, but the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers an integrated approach to Product Auditing, considering Performance Auditing Techniques Under AMC1 145.A.200(a)(6), your organisation must ensure that audits are: Independent (auditor not responsible for the audited function, procedure, or product), Sufficiently Frequent (to verify compliance, effectiveness, and continued conformity), Systematic (following a documented plan based on risk, complexity, and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers Aerodrome Information Security Management System (ISMS) obligations to be observed by Feb 2026 Introduction In today’s increasingly interconnected aviation landscape, the risk to information systems is growing rapidly. With the proliferation of digital infrastructure supporting critical airport functions—from airside operations to baggage handling—the need for a robust Information Security Management…