Sofema Aviation  invites you to join the EASA Ground Handling Compliance & Safety Seminar & Workshop in Sofia, Bulgaria, on March 9-10, 2027, bringing together industry leaders to prepare for the shift to a legally binding EU safety framework. Explore the programme and secure your spot today for two days of practical guidance on the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key aspects of HF- CRM exposures Introduction Under EASA, the Air Operator (AOC holder) is governed by Part-ORO (Organisation Requirements for Air Operations), which must seamlessly interface with Part-CAMO and Part-145.The synergy between these regulations is where the most significant safety improvements as well as the most significant exposures are…

Pre-cursors to Errors – Pre-cursors are the conditions, psychological, physical, or environmental, that increase the probability of an individual making a mistake. These are often referred to as Performance Influencing Factors (PIFs). Exposures Individual Stressors: High workload, fatigue, lack of sleep, or personal anxiety. Workplace Environment: Poor lighting, excessive noise, or poorly designed interfaces (e.g., two identical buttons…

These drivers act as the “why” behind the SMS, shaping how an organization prioritizes its investigative resources. Regulatory Drivers Modern regulators have shifted from prescriptive rules (did you do X?) to performance-based oversight (how well does X work?). This means investigations must now provide documented proof that the SMS is functioning as a closed-loop system….