Aviation MRO

Key Enablers and EASA Management System Requirements – Scalability and Suitability Considerations

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EASA Management System

August 07, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services Considers the Key Enablers for Effective EASA Management Systems In the MSAT framework the following key enablers provide the necessary capabilities for embedding a proactive, data-driven, and safety-centric culture. MSAT is not a one-size-fits-all checklist. It is a maturity assessment aligned with EASA’s performance-based oversight philosophy. Its value is unlocked when management…

General Introduction to the Role of Bilateral Relationships between EASA, FAA & Transport Canada

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General Introduction to the Role of Bilateral Relationships between EASA, FAA & Transport Canada.

October 11, 2024

Steven Bentley

Presented by Steve Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) Introduction The bilateral relationships between EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency), the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration, USA), and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) are based on a framework of agreements and implementation procedures that allow for cooperation in airworthiness certification safety oversight, and maintenance. These agreements aim to streamline…