Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the process whereby an organisation can develop its Safety Management System to manage culture in a way which enhances the development of Trust. Development of Trust – Introduction A positive safety culture relies on a high degree of trust and respect between the personnel and the management, and it must,…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the role of Quality & Safety within the Part 21 Production Management System. EASA Part 21G Quality & Safety – Introduction 21.A.139 Production management system [applicable from 7 March 2023 – Regulation (EU) 2022/201] The production organisation shall establish, implement and maintain a production management system that includes: A safety management…

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com looks at the regulations related to the operation of Drones below 25KG. Introduction: ‘Open’ category of Drone Operations Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (Article 4) Operations shall be classified as UAS operations in the ‘open’ category only where the following requirements are met: (a) the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) belongs to one of the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers acceptable practice for the performance of a remote audit. Remote Audit Introduction This auditing process is available to: Competent authorities when overseeing regulated organisations; Regulated organisations when conducting internal audits / monitoring compliance of their organisation with the relevant requirements, and When evaluating vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors. Terminology ‘remote audit’…