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Following investigations in the aftermath of Flight TWA800 and Swissair 111 a detailed investigation was performed by the Ageing Transport System Rulemaking Advisory Committee ATSRAC into the effectiveness of the Inspection Process carried out during maintenance activities.   There was a number of shortcomings observed and finally this has translated into the need for specific…

The first Pilots licenses appeared around 1909, International Standards followed approx. 10 years later. Whilst Flight Crew licensing is typically the function of the State National Airworthiness Authority NAA (GCAA for example) The Joint Airworthiness Authorities introduced a harmonised system with the introduction of an international flight crew licensing system which could be implemented by…

Delivering Aviation Regulatory and Vocational training to the highest standard requires a continuous evaluation of the training process. Presented by Steven Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation Services   What do we actually mean by feedback?  –  let’s consider for a moment We want to know how well we have done in communicating with our audience. Communication however…

Developing a common standard is the key to successful co-operation in the aviation industry. Privileges granted to the Production Organisation Approval holder enable the organisation to issue release certification on EASA Form 1 and to obtain Certificates of Airworthiness “without further showing”. It is intended that these certifications will be recognised as valid and acceptable…