Comments by Steven Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com Facing The Aviation Supply Chain Challenge The aviation industry’s safety and operational reliability depend heavily on rigorous supply chain oversight, yet the growing influx of suspected unapproved parts (SUPs) poses a significant challenge to regulators. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has flagged…

We are delighted to share that Sofema Online has launched a new course: Aviation Regulatory Review – EASA Initial Airworthiness and Continuing Airworthiness 2022 – 2023 Start learning online About the training: This course was designed to identify the applicable changes to Initial and Continuing Airworthiness 2022 – 2023. It covers the new basic regulation…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers issues related to EASA / UK Form 1 Certification Introduction The European Union Trade and Cooperation Agreement (EU-UK) states; “The importing Party shall recognize the production certification and production oversight system of the exporting Party since the system is considered sufficiently equivalent to the system of the importing Party” (source: Article…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers issues related to EASA / UK Certification. Introduction: EASA Form 1 and UK CAA Form 1 The European Union Trade and Cooperation Agreement (EU-UK) states; “The importing Party shall recognize the production certification and production oversight system of the exporting Party since the system is considered sufficiently equivalent to the…