Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key elements of the Aircraft Type Certification Process Introduction The development of a new aircraft type typically spans up to five years due to the complexity and rigour of the process. Modern aircraft designs incorporate advanced technologies and systems, necessitating extensive testing and refinement. Regulatory compliance adds another layer…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key elements of the FAA Certification process together with Bilateral Considerations Introduction – Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) STC Issuance by the FAA The process begins with the FAA issuing an STC for a modification to a type-certified aircraft or component. The STC holder (the entity developing the modification) must demonstrate compliance…

Maintenance Annex Guidance Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com.  Introduction  The Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) defines the procedures and activities of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the Aviation Authorities (AA) to implement the Maintenance Annex. What’s in Change 9? Change 9 to the U.S.-EU MAG introduces…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is delighted to share that the EASA CS 25 Cabin & System Safety and Certification Training was delivered to 13 delegates Luftfahrtamt der Bundeswehr on 16-18 August 2022.  The course was carried out by the SAS CEO Steve Bentley at the Luftfahrtamt der Bundeswehr facilities in Cologne, Germany. What was the course…