EASA Management System Assessment Tool (MSAT)

New Course Launch: EASA Management System Assessment Tool for Operators (MSAT) on Sofema

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May 18, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is excited to share the latest training by Sofema Aviation Academy: EASA Management System Assessment Tool for Operators (MSAT) Enrol today What is the training about? This course is structured to provide practical knowledge, hands-on exercises, and valuable insights into the application of EASA MSAT across various aviation contexts. By the end of…

Key Enablers and EASA Management System Requirements – Scalability and Suitability Considerations

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EASA Management System

August 07, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services Considers the Key Enablers for Effective EASA Management Systems In the MSAT framework the following key enablers provide the necessary capabilities for embedding a proactive, data-driven, and safety-centric culture. MSAT is not a one-size-fits-all checklist. It is a maturity assessment aligned with EASA’s performance-based oversight philosophy. Its value is unlocked when management…

Introduction to the EASA Management System Assessment Tool (MSAT) – Issue 2

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June 09, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key elements of the MSAT Tool The EASA MSAT Issue 2 represents a paradigm shift from compliance-focused oversight to a holistic, performance-driven model. It challenges both authorities and operators to go beyond minimum requirements, embedding resilience, risk-awareness, and continuous improvement into everyday operations. By embracing MSAT, the aviation community…

Key enablers and EASA Management System Requirements related to MSAT

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EASA Management System Requirements

May 23, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key attributes required for an effective Management System Assessment Tool (MSAT) Process. Introduction The key objective is to check that all the enablers necessary for the implementation of a management system have been properly established so that this management system operates and effectively delivers as expected. Users of the MSAT…