The relationship between an airline’s Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) and its internal Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) unit is challenged where the MRO typically operates within a shielded utility framework that systematically decouples technical execution from commercial consequence.” In 2026, as the industry grapples with unprecedented fleet age and a challenged skilled labor pool,…

Sofema Aviation considers the key requirements related to the oversight and management of Non-Mandatory Service Bulletins (SB’s) Introduction The assumption that “no mandate equals no obligation” is a common trap in aviation management. While you are legally correct that a non-mandatory Service Bulletin (SB) does not carry the same “ground-the-airplane” weight as an Airworthiness Directive…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers Best Practice Risk Process & How to Assess. Introduction – Business Risk & Assessment of Change in EASA Part 145 While Safety Management Systems (SMS) focus on aviation safety, EASA regulations acknowledge that business risks (financial pressure, commercial expansion, restructuring) are often the root cause of safety risks. Managing the safety impact…

Specific Exposures and Threat Scenarios Malware/Ransomware Initial Access (Exploitation via device) General Ransomware Campaigns: Ransomware actors often gain initial access through phishing campaigns targeting aviation employees or by exploiting exposed VPN/RDP servers. Mobile devices are the primary target for phishing/social engineering attempts. Ransomware group LockBit demanded $200 million from Boeing in 2023. Attacks on airport…