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It should be understood at the outset that this level of integration is way beyond the current regulatory stance which is taken by EASA. However the reason for implementing and developing SMS should never be to comply with the regulations as this creates a fundamental flaw for a Performance based system related to the change…

Home grown is the answer? Without doubt the most appropriate training is often delivered in house by the companies own safety Management system training. In recognition of the SAS offers a 3 day SMS Training for Trainers Course. Developing an organizational capability to deliver Safety Management Training will benefit the organization and allow the delivery…

In December 2011, EASA published Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2011-20 containing draft rules for the certification, management, operation and design of aerodromes. Only airports open for commercial air transport with at least one paved runway of 800 metres or more are addressed in these proposals. In preparing the regulatory material contained in the NPA,…

First let’s understand that different terms are open to different interpretation, so this is not about trying to agree or disagree it is simply about understanding a common interpretation which is appropriate to an EASA environment. So Let’s deal first with Airport Quality Assurance. QA concerns the independent verification of compliance with external regulatory requirements…