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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Biohazards in Aviation

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November 21, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) addresses the use of proactive safety measures (PPE) and the specific biological threats (Biohazards) that personnel face, particularly during aircraft maintenance and cabin service. Issues and Challenges A major issue is PPE Suitability and Hazard Misalignment. Workers often use generic protection, such as standard cotton gloves, when the task requires specialised gear,…

Integrated MSAT Challenges and Best Practices in Managing Multiple Certificates

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September 23, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers MSAT Challenges and Best Practices related to Organizations Holding Multiple EASA Certificates An Integrated Management System is a single, cohesive framework that unites the requirements of different regulatory certificates—such as Part-CAMO, Part-145, Part-21 (Design & Production)—into a unified set of policies, processes, and controls. Under EASA’s principle of “one Management…

MSAT – EASA Competent Authority – Best Practices Review

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August 19, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key aspects related to MSAT – EASA Competent Authority – Best Practices. Consolidated Best Practices – All Domains Early Engagement & Preparation Initiate pre-application meetings to clarify expectations, referencing the EASA MSAT maturity model. Use the MSAT maturity model during documentation review to ensure that even at “Present” stage, the organisation demonstrates…

Aviation ERP – How to Handle Hostile or Misleading Media Questions Without Being Defensive

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June 04, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) – Considers Best Practices to Engage Correctly with Media Questions and Challenges To support designated spokespersons or nominated emergency response team members to effectively respond to difficult questions in the wake of aviation incidents or accidents. Note: During this difficult time, it is important to preserve the organization’s credibility and empathy…