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Introduction presented by Steven Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation Services – considering the Top 5 Aerodrome Safety Management System facts. www.sassofia.com 1. What is a safety management system (SMS)? A Safety Management System (SMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety, utilizing including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures. Employing organization-wide processes which enable an effective risk-based decision-making…

A point of view – Steve Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation Services So the first comment concerns the benefit of implementing ISO 9001:2015 and quite frankly if you are an EASA approved operator or a maintainer it is questionable whether it will bring commensurate improvements. To consider whilst there are some significant changes and additions…

EASA Airports Regulatory Compliance, SMS & Security 3 Day Seminar and Conference Starting from Tuesday 5th April 2016 to Thursday 7th April 2016 at Premier Inn Hotel Heathrow Airport (Bath Road). First let’s understand that different Quality terms are open to different interpretation, so this is not about trying to agree or disagree; it is simply about understanding…

Starting from Tuesday 5th April 2016 to Thursday 7th April 2016 at Premier Inn Hotel Heathrow Airport (Bath Road). Introduction to EASA Regulations for Aerodrome Operators and Authorities With the introduction of COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 EASA has now assumed responsibility on behalf of the member states to manage the criteria by which member…