EASA is becoming more focused on its expectations of how Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA’s) regulate and will require the “Regulatory Authority” (Competent Authorities) to develop oversight systems which look very much like those to be found within the European Aviation Industry. Comments by Steve Bentley – CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Introduction With the requirements of…

SofemaOnline.com – wholly owned partner company of Sofema Aviation Services – now offers a Part M online course: Part M Effective Mar 2020 – For Large Aircraft as part of their growing training portfolio Start your learning journey About this online course Course type: Presentation without voice over Duration: equivalent to 2-day classroom training Price: 117.50 USD…

Sofema Aviation Services considers the responsibilities related to the management of Continuing Airworthiness. An Approved Training Organisation (ATO) is required to comply with Part ORA of Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 and either Part-NCC or Part-NCO of Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, depending on the aircraft being operated. Part-ORO is not applicable to ATOs. Declared Training Organisation…

Sofema Aviation Services considers obligations related to Commercial SPO operations. Introduction EASA Air Operations Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 Part-SPO (Specialised Operations) applies to any aircraft operation, other than commercial air transport, where the aircraft is used for specialised activities such as agriculture, construction, photography, surveying, observation, patrol and aerial advertisement. Operators engaged in commercial specialised…