Aircraft Accidents

EASA Safety Management Systems (SMS) & Compliance Considerations

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Safety Management Systems

February 23, 2024

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key aspects of Safety Management Systems (SMS) & Compliance Organisational Objectives Introduction The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) oversees and regulates safety standards within the European aviation industry, including Safety Management Systems (SMS). An SMS is a systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies, and…

Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 02 March 2023

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Aviation Weekly News Roundup

March 02, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Scientists pour cold water on UK aviation’s net zero ambitions The UK would have to devote half its farmland or more than double its total renewable electricity supply to make enough aviation fuel…

MCC – Case Study – The Importance of Addressing Recurrent Aircraft Defects

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MCC – Case Study – The Importance of Addressing Recurrent Aircraft Defects

October 13, 2021

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Comment by Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com (Ref EASA – See Here) related to Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) Recurrent Defects Best Practices. Introduction Both accidents and high-risk occurrences have been linked to recurrent defects and technical faults in aircraft components and systems. These events were the result of repetitive defects that had not been properly resolved. Unresolved…

Developing Aviation Maintenance Human Factor Training Programs

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November 12, 2014

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We should understand now that it is an essential requirement, to not only pay attention to Human Factors but to develop organizational behaviour which minimize exposure. With the current rate of Aircraft Accidents being caused in 80% of cases by Human Action the need for HF training has never been stronger. In fact the future…