Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com takes a look at a number of challenges within the Aerodrome Ramp Area. Introduction Situation Awareness is essentially an awareness of what is happening around you and how you connect with this understanding. Situational awareness is the perception of environmental elements and events with respect to time or space, the…

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Airlines cancel hundreds of flights before summer travel season because of pilot shortage “Most airlines are simply not going to be able to realize their capacity plans,” United Airlines’ CEO said in April. Faced with…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the Declaration of Design and Performance (DDP) process and the information which is required to support the process. Introduction – What is a DDP and what information should it contain? DDP stands for Declaration of Design and Performance. It is the central summary document containing the definition and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the different types of Exit & Emergency Exit in use in Commercial Aircraft. Aircraft Exit Doors types & Location Aircraft Exit Doors Size Details Type I. This type is a floor-level exit with a rectangular opening of not less than 24 inches wide by 48 inches high, with corner…