January 16, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key elements of ICAO Annex 8.  Introduction: Historical context, policy evolution, objectives, and regulatory relationships governing international airworthiness as established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Historical Background: Article 37 and the Adoption of Annex 8 (1949) The foundation of international airworthiness lies in the Chicago Convention (1944), specifically…