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FAA STC Certification Process & Bilateral Considerations

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December 17, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key elements of the FAA Certification process together with Bilateral Considerations Introduction – Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) STC Issuance by the FAA The process begins with the FAA issuing an STC for a modification to a type-certified aircraft or component. The STC holder (the entity developing the modification) must demonstrate compliance…

Practical Safety Auditing Methods for Aviation Ground Operations SMS

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December 16, 2024

Steven Bentley

Steve Bentley, FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services Considers the best practices, challenges and additional considerations related to Safety Auditing Methods within Ground Operations Both SMS compliance auditing and safety system (risk) auditing are crucial for maintaining and improving aviation safety. Compliance auditing ensures the organization meets regulatory standards, but risk auditing goes further by…

Meet our client: Tim Aerospace has joined us as a Privileged Training Partner (PTP) and a beneficiary of our Prepay Bonus Plan (PBP).

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December 03, 2024

Steven Bentley

We are delighted to welcome Tim Aerospace as the newest member of our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program. About Tim Aerospace DWC LLC Founded in 2018, Tim Aerospace DWC LLC is a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) provider located at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport. The company serves clients across the Middle East, Europe, South Asia,…

FAA – EASA – TCAA – Aircraft Repair Assessment & Facilitation

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November 11, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com offers insight into the process of assessing and managing aircraft repairs, considering damage tolerance principles to ensure continued structural integrity Repairs are of particular concern for older aircraft, where they may induce or obscure metal fatigue, corrosion, or other structural damage. Regular inspections and maintenance are crucial to ensure long-term safety….