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…

Maintenance Annex Guidance Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com.  Introduction  The Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) defines the procedures and activities of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the Aviation Authorities (AA) to implement the Maintenance Annex. What’s in Change 9? Change 9 to the U.S.-EU MAG introduces…

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…