EASA’s Key Regulatory Drivers and Timescales for the Forthcoming Ground Handling Regulatory Requirements

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers Key Features of the forthcoming ground handling regulatory changes The primary regulatory drivers for ground handling including safety introduced by EASA under Opinion No 01/2024 address critical operational areas: Under the proposed Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20 Ground Handling organisations shall: >> introduce a management system developed and implemented by…

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Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 11 July 2025

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > EU warns of air traffic system strainThe EU has warned that holidaymakers could face the worst  airline delays ever this summer, as short-staffed crews struggle to meet surging demand for foreign travel and…

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Level 1 vs Level 2 Audit Findings: What They Really Mean for Aviation – guest article by Florin Necula, PhD

By Florin Necula, PhD | Maintenance Manager & Licensed Aircraft EngineerJul 3rd, 2025 Abstract In civil aviation, audit findings serve not only as indicators of regulatory compliance but also as reflections of organisational resilience and the maturity of oversight systems. This article analyses the classifications, meaning, and implications of audit findings under EASA and UK…

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Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 4 July 2025

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Zero Trust Vital in Cybersecurity Strategies in Wake of Qantas BreachCybersecurity experts have highlighted the continued significance of personal information to cybercriminals and the varied threats posed by data exposures – even when…

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