Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key features of an effective SMS Management of Change Process. Introduction – Reality Check MoC is no longer optional, it is a mandatory component of the “Safety Risk Management” pillar of your Management System. Regulatory References and Applicability For Air Operations under Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, the Management of…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) examines the differences between ICAO and EASA regarding Cargo Security & Flight Crew Protection. Introduction ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft) sets global Standards, and Recommended Practices (SARPs), EASA translates these into binding European regulations, primarily through Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations). Two primary pillars of these security provisions are…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) discusses the following in detail, referencing the relationship between EASA and ICAO. EASA Context: How EASA Standardisation activities align with the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – USOAP program. The relationship between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is characterised by a high degree…