EASA

Aircraft Composite Quality Assurance and Quality Control Considerations Related to Tap Testing Inspections

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TAP Testing Inspections

November 28, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Ā www.sassofia.comĀ considers the role of Quality within the process of TAP Testing Inspections including setting organisational standards, managing a consistent inspection process and ensuring the correct documentation of findings. Tap Testing can identify a variety of defects including delamination, disbonding, voids, inclusions, porosity, and other inconsistencies in composite materials. To ensure the…

Aviation Weekly News Roundup ā€“ 24 November 2023

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Aviation-Weekly-News Roundup

November 24, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > SMBC Aviation Capital orders 60 A320neo family airliners Aviation finance specialists SMBC Aviation Capital (SMBC) has confirmed an order with Airbus for 60 A320neo family airliners bringing its total purchase of the type…

EASA Compliant Aerodrome Auditing ā€“ Business Areas Overview

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EASA-Compliant- Aerodrome- Auditing

November 22, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)Ā www.sassofia.comĀ considers typical Aerodrome Auditing elements across multiple business areas and elements. The following issues and challenges are considered for each element. Related to the effectiveness of ensuring EASA compliance as per EASA and ICAO requirements, certified aerodromes shall demonstrate and continually monitor compliance with the requirements through aerodrome audits and inspections. Introduction…

The Challenges of Training an Adult Group – the Adult Learning Experience – Andragogy

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training an adult group

November 17, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS)Ā www.sassofia.com has been providing Aviation Training for Trainers since 2008 here we look at primary considerations related to training an adult group. Introduction Andragogy recognizes the unique characteristics and needs of adult learners, such as their self-directedness, prior experience, and time constraints. By incorporating these principles into the training design and delivery,…