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United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) CAR AIR OPS Safety Risk Management Considerations

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CAR AIR OPS

September 01, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services considers the Operator Safety Management System Requirements driven by CAR AIR OPS AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(a)(3) Management system – Complex Operators Safety Risk Management Hazard identification processes Reactive and proactive schemes for hazard identification should be the formal means of collecting, recording, analyzing, acting on and generating feedback about hazards and the associated risks…

Addressing Aviation Cyber Security Emergencies

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Aviation-Cyber- Security- Emergencies

August 31, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the elements required to ensure effective Management of Aviation Cyber Security Incidents and Emergencies Introduction Developing a comprehensive plan to ensure effective management of cyber incidents and emergencies is crucial for the security and resilience of an organization. Documented Process, Procedures and a Trained and Competent Standing Team to call…

Introduction to Composite Materials in Aviation and TAP Testing

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Composite Materials

August 29, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role of TAP testing as a Non-Destructive Technique for determining the serviceability of Composite Materials as part of the Aircraft Structure, Control Surfaces, Panels and Sub Structure typically installed on aircraft. General Introduction Composite materials, particularly Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Polymers (CFRP), have seen increasing use in aviation due to their…

Performing EASA Compliant Remote Audits (Part CAO)

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August 24, 2023

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The Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Performing Remote Audits Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the EASA regulatory requirements regarding the performance of remote audits specifically within an EASA Part Combined Airworthiness Organisation (Part CAO) I.A.W Amendment 1 ED Decision 2022/011/R Introduction GM1 CAO.A.100(b) and CAO.B.055 Quality system and organisational Annex VI to ED Decision…