Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key aspects related to the development of an EASA-compliant Risk Register and Safety Management System (SMS) Hazard Log Introduction It is important to secure top management buy-in and clear communication about SMS benefits. Moreover, to create a safety culture where reporting hazards is encouraged and not penalized. Train staff on…

EASA & FAA Regulatory Environments: Presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS), www.sassofia.com  Introduction Safety Management System in Aviation – FAA vs EASA environment Whether we are talking about FAA or EASA as the “regulatory environment”, the focus remains on demonstrating that the organisation has an SMS that essentially shows compliance with ICAO Annex 19. However, if…

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…