Steve Bentley FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com), considers the European Aviation Quality Assurance Landscape in 2024 and beyond. Introduction The requirement for Independent Quality Assurance Oversight by Industry as a fundamental regulatory obligation is a unique aspect of European Aviation. The task of Organisational Quality Assurance (QA) in the European aviation industry, under…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is delighted to introduce the latest Sofema Online (SOL) training course: UK CAA Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety Training – Phases 1 & 2 – Initial Start learning today About the training: The “Fuel Tank Safety Phases 1 & 2 Initial” is a comprehensive program designed for first-time participants, focusing on Fuel…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Considers the various implications following the issue of Regulation 2023/659 amending Regulation (EU) No 452/2014 as regards the technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations of third-country operators Introduction Europe has centralized the process to authorise third-country (non-EU) operators to perform commercial air transport operations to EU territories, thereby…