Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > U.S. Runway Incursions Drive New Safety PushRecent runway incursions and near-collisions have reignited urgent discussions about surface safety at U.S. airports, with regulators, industry groups, and manufacturers calling for new technologies and procedures…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key tasks which are applicable candidates for Critical Maintenance Tasks Inspection. These tasks are examples and will vary based on aircraft type, operator-specific requirements, and maintenance program. EASA requires risk assessment and procedural controls to ensure critical maintenance tasks are performed correctly, including independent inspections. Human factors are critical in…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the development and evolution of Aircraft Certification Concepts and Techniques, concerning the EASA System Safety Analysis Introduction For several years aeroplane systems were evaluated to specific requirements, to the “single fault’” criterion, or the fail-safe design concept. As later-generation aeroplanes developed, more safety-critical functions were required to be performed, which…