Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Passenger Caps: 4 Airports That Have Them & Why It seems unusual that an airport would want to drive down the number of passengers it handles, but passenger caps are very much real….

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key elements related to Safety Culture Behaviour within an EASA Compliant Part 21J organisation considering also challenges, best practices and general issues. Introduction The integration of safety into the design process requires deliberate effort to prioritize safety alongside cost and performance. By employing a range of analysis tools and techniques, design…

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…