Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers the Bilateral Treatment of STCs. The goal of the Certification Management Team (CMT) is to move away from “proving safety twice” (once to the FAA, once to EASA) and toward a system where the Validating Authority (VA) trusts the Certifying Authority (CA) completely. Here, we provide a detailed breakdown of…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Takes a Deep Dive into the Management of Change Process. Introduction In the aviation industry, the Management of Change (MoC) is no longer optional; it is a mandatory component of the “Safety Risk Management” pillar within a Safety Management System (SMS). EASA regulations explicitly acknowledge that business risks, such as financial…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key features of an effective SMS Management of Change Process. Introduction – Reality Check MoC is no longer optional, it is a mandatory component of the “Safety Risk Management” pillar of your Management System. Regulatory References and Applicability For Air Operations under Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, the Management of…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) examines the differences between ICAO and EASA regarding Cargo Security & Flight Crew Protection. Introduction ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft) sets global Standards, and Recommended Practices (SARPs), EASA translates these into binding European regulations, primarily through Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations). Two primary pillars of these security provisions are…