Steve Bentley FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com, considers some aspects of EASA Compliant Aviation Security Management Introduction The integration of an EASA-compliant Aviation Security Management System (SeMS) within an organization’s Safety Management System (SMS) offers significant benefits but also presents certain challenges. This article explores the merits of combining these systems to…

Discussion Document Presented by Steve Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema (SAS) www.sassofia.com considering a number of key issues, challenges and best practices Introduction The FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) is a combined design and production approval for modifying and producing replacement parts for aircraft. It allows manufacturers to create aftermarket parts that meet or exceed the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS), www.sassofia.com, considers the key aspects of the Transport Canada—EASA Maintenance Annex Guidance. Introduction The Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) define the processes, standards, and mutual recognition of Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) between the two regions. This collaboration supports civil aviation products’…

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…