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EASA Cyber Security – Addressing Stakeholder Needs

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Business professional holding a holographic airplane, symbolizing EASA cyber security addressing aviation stakeholder needs

January 29, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) takes a view on the role of the EASA Cyber Security Framework to address Stakeholder Needs, Legal Basis, and Policies for Collaboration and Information Sharing. Introduction – Stakeholder Needs Stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem include airlines, airports, air navigation service providers (ANSPs), manufacturers, maintenance organizations, and authorities. Their needs within the EASA Cyber Security focus on: Risk Management Identifying Threats: Stakeholders…

Key Elements of the EASA – TCAA Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG)

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Key Elements of the EASA - TCAA Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG).

October 14, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS), www.sassofia.com, considers the key aspects of the Transport Canada—EASA Maintenance Annex Guidance. Introduction The Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) define the processes, standards, and mutual recognition of Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) between the two regions. This collaboration supports civil aviation products’…

How EASA Regulatory Authorities and Organizations Can Use Management System Assessment Tool MSAT

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Management- System-Assessment-Tool MSAT

February 28, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the opportunities for both Competent Authorities and Industry to take advantage of the opportunities related to the use of the EASA Management System Assessment Tool MSAT. Introduction  – MSAT aims to significantly contribute to improving safety management and oversight within the aviation industry, aligning with both EU regulations and international safety…

The EASA Management System Assessment MSAT Tool – Introduction

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EASA-Management- System-Assessment MSAT Tool

February 27, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key attributes of the EASA Management System Assessment MSAT Tool – Its role and primary uses. Introduction The EASA Management System Assessment Tool (MSAT) plays a critical role in enhancing aviation safety within the European Union by providing a structured framework for evaluating the effectiveness of management systems in the…