Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 20 December 2024

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Royal Aeronautical Society Awards 2024: The Winners The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has recently held its annual awards ceremony, handing out the global aerospace community’s most prestigious and long-standing awards that honour achievement…

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With Over 7,700 Suspect Parts, EASA Faces Uphill Battle to Regulate the Aviation Supply Chain

Comments by Steven Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com Facing The Aviation Supply Chain Challenge The aviation industry’s safety and operational reliability depend heavily on rigorous supply chain oversight, yet the growing influx of suspected unapproved parts (SUPs) poses a significant challenge to regulators. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has flagged…

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Part 21 J SMS – Safety Training Considerations & Requirements ED Decision 2022/021/R

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers SAFETY TRAINING with regards to ED Decision 2022/021/R The design management staff, as described in points 21.A.245(a) and (b),  Including but not limited to the following: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – (A statement of the qualifications and experience of the CEO is not required.) Head of the Design Organisation (HDO)…

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FAA STC Certification Process & Bilateral Considerations

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key elements of the FAA Certification process together with Bilateral Considerations Introduction – Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) STC Issuance by the FAA The process begins with the FAA issuing an STC for a modification to a type-certified aircraft or component. The STC holder (the entity developing the modification) must demonstrate compliance…

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