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…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the requirements placed on Aviation Maintenance Organisations by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Introduction In Compliance with the objectives of ICAO Annex 19, General Authority of Civil Aviation Regulations (GACAR) Part 145 (Repair Stations) and GACAR Part 43, Safety Management Systems (SMS) play an important role in ensuring the safety and…

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…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key attributes of the EASA Management System Assessment MSAT Tool – Its role and primary uses. Introduction The EASA Management System Assessment Tool (MSAT) plays a critical role in enhancing aviation safety within the European Union by providing a structured framework for evaluating the effectiveness of management systems in the…