Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the core functionality of the Aerodrome Manual. The Aerodrome Manual, as per ED Decision 2021/003/R, serves as a comprehensive guide for aerodrome operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements. The Manual Also Serves as a reference when developing audit criteria. The manual is structured into five main parts: PART A —…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers several aerodrome accidents and incidents and identifies the best practices to ensure appropriate mitigations. Introduction Recognizing the significant role human factors play in accidents and incidents can help in devising strategies and best practices to mitigate risks and enhance safety. Accidents and incidents at aerodromes can range from minor equipment…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) at www.sassofia.com considers a wide range of aerodrome auditing aspects across various business sectors and components, addressing specific issues and challenges for each area. For each element, issues and challenges are addressed to ensure the effectiveness of EASA compliance following EASA and ICAO requirements, whereby certified aerodromes must demonstrate and continually…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers best practice ramp operations – Circle of Safety. Introduction – What is the Circle of Safety? The Aerodrome Ramp Circle of Safety refers to a designated area around an aircraft, especially when it’s parked or being serviced on the ramp (also known as the apron or tarmac). This area is established…