Aerodrome Certification Considerations

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the regulatory drivers for aerodrome certification. Introduction According to Art. 2.1 (e) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, the applicability of the Basic Regulation (BR) in the domain of aerodromes is as follows: >>  The design, maintenance and operation of aerodromes, including the safety-related equipment used at those aerodromes, located in the territory…

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Introduction to Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA), Particular Risk Analysis (PRA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com identifies the key difference between Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA), Particular Risk Analysis (PRA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) techniques. The core focus of aviation safety is to minimize and manage risks associated with aircraft operations. In-depth safety analyses such as ZSA, PRA, and FMEA are instrumental in identifying,…

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Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 12 January 2024

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Aviation expert speaks on what caused door plug to fall off Alaska Airlines jet The plane’s door plug fell off the aircraft at 16,000 feet, officials said. Read more > Ryanair calls on…

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Advanced Compliance Auditing of Air Navigation Services (ANS)

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers several key aspects related to the Advanced Compliance Auditing of the Air Navigation Services  Quality System. Introduction Regulation (EU) 2017/373 outlines the responsibilities and procedures for competent authorities in the aviation sector when non-compliance with safety regulations is detected in service providers. It establishes a system for analyzing findings, deciding…

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