Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key aspects of an ICAO-compliant Safety Management System (SMS) Introduction The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) provides a framework for an Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) that is designed to manage safety risks in the aviation industry. A fully compliant SMS according to ICAO standards is structured around several…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the primary activities within an EASA-compliant Air Navigation Services (ANS) business process. Introduction Air Navigation Services (ANS) play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of aircraft within the airspace. Within an EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) environment, ANS are crucial as they help in managing…

Ensure effective preparation related to Aircraft Ramp Inspections whether carried out as part of Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) or Safety Assessment of Community aircraft (SACA) – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the steps which should be taken. Note – The SAFA inspection is also known as EU Ramp Inspection Program (RIP). Inspection…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role, purpose, and applicability of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 6. Introduction ICAO SARPS (Standards and Recommended Practices) for each area of ICAO responsibility are contained in 19 Annexes. Each Annex deals with a particular subject area. All are subject to regular amendments and the detail…