Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key elements of ICAO Annex 8.  Introduction: Historical context, policy evolution, objectives, and regulatory relationships governing international airworthiness as established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Historical Background: Article 37 and the Adoption of Annex 8 (1949) The foundation of international airworthiness lies in the Chicago Convention (1944), specifically…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers Aircraft Cabin Safety ICAO Reference Standards for Cabin Safety (ICAO Annexes contain Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). Annex 6 — Operation of Aircraft, Part I — International Commercial Air Transport — Aeroplanes presents Standards and Recommended Practices related to: o The operator’s in-flight procedures o Passenger safety o Carry-on baggage…

Steve Bentley FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the obligation of the State & Operator to demonstrate compliance with Aircraft Structural Integrity Obligations. How to Check Operator Compliance with Aircraft Structural Obligations What is the difference between a Design Service Goal (DSG) & Limit of Validity (LOV) Introduction – Compliance with Structural Integrity…