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…

Steve Bentley FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com), considers the European Aviation Quality Assurance Landscape in 2024 and beyond. Introduction The requirement for Independent Quality Assurance Oversight by Industry as a fundamental regulatory obligation is a unique aspect of European Aviation. The task of Organisational Quality Assurance (QA) in the European aviation industry, under…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the fundamentals of Risk Based Oversight related to Air Navigation and Air Traffic Management Introduction Risk-Based Oversight (RBO) is a dynamic approach to the safety oversight of the aviation industry, driven by the combination of the risk profile and safety performance of an organization. It focuses on ensuring compliance while also…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Considers Auditor Competence concern items related to the performance of EASA Air Traffic Control and Air Navigation Services – ATC & ANS Audits Introduction Auditor competency and development play a significant part in delivering effective audits within the ATC & ANS environment. In conclusion, the performance of EASA-compliant audits of ATC and…