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Role and Purpose Considerations EASA -TCAA Technical Implementation Procedures

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January 21, 2025

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key features of the EASA – TCCA Technical Implementation Procedures (TIP) Introduction EASA-TCCA Technical Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness and Environmental Certification Revision 4 (Dated 10 December 2018) governs the certification and airworthiness processes for civil aviation products between the European Union (represented by the European Aviation Safety Agency or EASA)…

Introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS) in Both GACA and EASA Environments with Focus on Ground Operations

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January 10, 2025

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) (www.sassofia.com) considers key elements found in both the GACA and EASA Safety Management Systems (SMS) with Focus on Ground Operations While both GACA and EASA SMS frameworks share common objectives—such as proactive safety management, continuous monitoring, and the promotion of safety culture—there are distinct differences in how these objectives are implemented….

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

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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…

Introduction to Air Traffic Management and Air Navigation ATM – ANS Annexes

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Air Traffic Management and Air Navigation ATM – ANS Annexes

December 11, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) – www.sassofia.com reviews Air Traffic Management and Air Navigation ATM-ANS Annexes and considers their high-level role. ATM – ANS Annexes ANNEX I — DEFINITIONS ATM – ANS Annexes ANNEX II — PART-ATM/ANS.AR REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETENT AUTHORITIES — OVERSIGHT OF SERVICES AND OTHER ATM NETWORK FUNCTIONS Part-ATM/ANS.AR is a crucial component of the regulatory framework governing Air…