Steve Bentley FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com), considers the European Aviation Quality Assurance Landscape in 2024 and beyond. Introduction The requirement for Independent Quality Assurance Oversight by Industry as a fundamental regulatory obligation is a unique aspect of European Aviation. The task of Organisational Quality Assurance (QA) in the European aviation industry, under…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key features when creating a compliant audit report. Introduction   An EASA-compliant audit report should be concise yet comprehensive, capturing the essence of the audit without delving into excessive detail, as detailed findings are covered in the attached Discrepancy Report. In essence, the EASA-compliant audit for Air Navigation Services is…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the fundamentals of Risk Based Oversight related to Air Navigation and Air Traffic Management Introduction Risk-Based Oversight (RBO) is a dynamic approach to the safety oversight of the aviation industry, driven by the combination of the risk profile and safety performance of an organization. It focuses on ensuring compliance while also…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role of Business Evaluation based on Compliance (Quality) and Safety Data looking at the Business Impact of Audit Findings and the development of effective mitigations. Introduction EASA Quality Assurance Auditing Introduction for Air Navigation Services (ANS) Regulation (EU) 2017/373 outlines the responsibilities and procedures for competent authorities in the aviation…