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Delegates from Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil (ANAC) Successfully Completed “Using The EASA Management System Assessment Tool (EASA MSAT)” Training – Delivered by Sofema Aviation Services

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October 20, 2025

Steven Bentley

We are pleased to share that Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) successfully delivered 2-day “Using the EASA Management System Assessment Tool (MSAT) – Issue 2” Workshop to Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil (ANAC), Portugal, on September 17-18th. The knowledgeable SAS instructor, David Hope, conducted the training.   About the training This intensive 2-day program provides aviation…

The Role of the Competent Authority in Initial Certification – Looking Beyond Compliance

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A man in blue overalls uses a tablet in an aircraft hangar, with text overlay "The Role of the Competent Authority in Initial Certification - Looking Beyond Compliance."

October 20, 2025

Steven Bentley

Competent Authority engagement with Initial Certification Tasks is considered by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS). Introduction When an organisation applies for its initial approval, the Competent Authority has the opportunity to essentially become a strategic partner in shaping how that organisation will manage safety and compliance in the years ahead. Following MSAT best practices, the Authority’s…