EASA Part-IS Workshop: Practical Guidance for Aviation Operators, CAMOs, and Part-145 Organisations Sofema Aviation Services (SAS), in partnership with RAS Technic, invites aviation professionals to a free EASA Part-IS Workshop. Join us at the Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport, 13 Aeroportului Boulevard, 075150 Otopeni, on Friday, 17 October 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm…

GCAA Logistics plays a central role in understanding the regulatory contrasts between EASA Part-145 and UAE CAR-145. This article highlights key differences in areas such as Form 1 acceptance, PMA parts, and supplier control, with a focus on requirements for stores and materials management. Form 1 – GCAA is more explicit and broader: CAR-145 lists an…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers MSAT Assessment, Compliance and Effectiveness, with Scalability & Suitability in Mind Introduction to Driving Effectiveness – Start from Purpose, not Paperwork Dual aim: MSAT is explicitly for both compliance and performance. Use it to confirm processes are Present & Suitable and to judge whether they operate and are Effective in delivering…

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…