Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Window Seats Take On A New Desirability There may soon be more advantages to choosing a window seat than just the view. United Airlines has instituted a new boarding process that allows window-seat…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the certification basis of changed aeronautical product Introduction EASA has collaborated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada (TCCA) on the further improvement of the guidance on the implementation of the ‘Changed Product Rule’ (Part 21.A.101). With this rule, EASA establishes the type-certification basis for changes to Type…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the roles & responsibilities of the EASA Part 147 Training Manager Introduction The 147 Organisation offers a number of options related to the management structure, for example, the Accountable Manager may also be the Quality Manager or the Training Manager. Due to the requirement for independent Quality Assurance, it is not…

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…