Safety Management System (SMS) Requirements for GACAR Part 145 and GACAR Part 43 Organizations

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the requirements placed on Aviation Maintenance Organisations by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Introduction In Compliance with the objectives of ICAO Annex 19, General Authority of Civil Aviation Regulations (GACAR) Part 145 (Repair Stations) and GACAR Part 43, Safety Management Systems (SMS) play an important role in ensuring the safety and…

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The Risk Management Process in a Safety Management System (SMS)

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the Risk Management Process within an Aerodrome Safety Management System. Effective risk management in an SMS requires a structured, continuous, and inclusive process that identifies hazards and evaluates and prioritizes risks based on their potential impact. By adopting a systematic approach, integrating risk management into broader decision-making processes, and ensuring…

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Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 4 October 2024

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Lufthansa and Ryanair unite in call for abolition of German aviation tax Lufthansa has criticised Germany for its “excessive government levies”, which make the country “unattractive” for aviation. Read more > Suspected WWII…

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The Challenge of creating integrated courses for EASA Regulatory Training: Why less is more for effective learning

Insight from Steven Bentley, CEO of Sofema Group: Tackling the challenges of developing integrated EASA Regulatory Training Courses Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) has made the decision to no longer offer extensive regulatory course merging based on our actual experiences that have highlighted the drawbacks of such an approach. (Including Instructor Overload and Delegate Dissatisfaction. We…

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