Pilot Certification of Maintenance

This article considers the process by which Pilots may certify maintenance within a Part M and Part 145 environment. There is an added layer of complexity in respect that some groups of aircraft for example Aerial Work Aircraft are not in fact covered completely by EASA  regulations.In this respect it falls on the National Authority…

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The challenge of moving the Safety Management System SMS to provide more than regulatory compliance

A  comment often heard  from our customers, iterates the difficulty in repositioning the SMS to truly deliver a proactive system. Even amongst those who accept that a fully integrated SMS system will deliver both efficiencies and savings. Whilst  we all agree that without  integrating  the SMS system within  all elements of the organisation we will…

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Where to gather data in a Proactive Safety Management System

How many different ways do you employ within your organisation to gather data to feed into your SMS system, this article explores the numerous ways you can obtain useful data. In fact 30 different ways are identified which you can incorporate or adapt to improve your SMS system.   An effective ICAO compliant Safety Management…

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Sofema Aviation Services Present at the Cabin Safety Conference 1st to 3rd of November Frankfurt

Steven Bentley MD of Sofema Aviation Services was please to have the opportunity to present a paper on  Cabin Product & Services – Ownership & Delivery – Quality Control & Quality Assurance – Roles & Responsibilities.   The conference was attended by by delegates from more than 30 countries and thanks go to the organizer's http://www.ldmaxaviation.com for making the conference possible.   For…

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