Presented by Steve Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) Introduction The bilateral relationships between EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency), the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration, USA), and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) are based on a framework of agreements and implementation procedures that allow for cooperation in airworthiness certification safety oversight, and maintenance. These agreements aim to streamline…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key aspects of an ICAO-compliant Safety Management System (SMS) Introduction The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) provides a framework for an Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) that is designed to manage safety risks in the aviation industry. A fully compliant SMS according to ICAO standards is structured around several…

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Rat on Plane Sparks Worries for Sri Lanka’s Airline Sri Lanka’s national airline on Tuesday blamed a rat for grounding a plane for three days, sparking chaotic delays and fears it will scare…

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Turkey Bans Business Aviation Flights En Route to Armenia An overflight ban imposed on an Armenian airline has been retained for all private aircraft, according to the Ops Group. Read more Saudia Welcomes…