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…

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > FAA Bans Remote Supervision in Aircraft Maintenance As of September 24, 2024, the FAA has clarified that non-licensed aircraft technicians must be supervised in person 100% of the time, effectively banning remote supervision…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the function, role and responsibility of an EASA Part 145 NDT Organisation. Introduction The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 regulation outlines the requirements for maintaining aircraft and their components. Understanding the specific responsibilities and release procedures is crucial for organizations specializing in non-destructive testing (NDT). Part 145…