Presented by Steve Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) Introduction The bilateral relationships between EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency), the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration, USA), and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) are based on a framework of agreements and implementation procedures that allow for cooperation in airworthiness certification safety oversight, and maintenance. These agreements aim to streamline…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews the key events related to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia GACAR Part 145 & Part 43 The evolution of GACAR regulations, particularly GACAR 43 and 145, has been pivotal in ensuring the safety and efficiency of aviation operations in Saudi Arabia. The regulatory framework has provided clear guidelines for maintenance…

Sofema Aviation Services Welcomes a Guest Blog by Florin Necula: The Limited Effectiveness of Regulations and Procedures in Aircraft Maintenance By Florin Necula, PhD, Maintenance Postholder at RAS Technic Introduction Aircraft maintenance is a highly regulated field, with safety as its ultimate goal. Authorities such as the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the requirements placed on Aviation Maintenance Organisations by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Introduction In Compliance with the objectives of ICAO Annex 19, General Authority of Civil Aviation Regulations (GACAR) Part 145 (Repair Stations) and GACAR Part 43, Safety Management Systems (SMS) play an important role in ensuring the safety and…