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Regaining Regulatory Approval: How Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Supports Your Return to European Airspace

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How - We-Assist in Regaining European Regulatory Authorization

January 22, 2025

Steven Bentley

Established in 2008, Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is a trusted partner for organizations seeking to regain regulatory approval to operate in European airspace. With over 50 years of aviation expertise, SAS provides tailored consultancy and training solutions to address operational deficiencies, improve safety standards, and achieve regulatory compliance. With a dedicated team of 25 full-time…

Introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS) in Both GACA and EASA Environments with Focus on Ground Operations

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January 10, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) (www.sassofia.com) considers key elements found in both the GACA and EASA Safety Management Systems (SMS) with Focus on Ground Operations While both GACA and EASA SMS frameworks share common objectives—such as proactive safety management, continuous monitoring, and the promotion of safety culture—there are distinct differences in how these objectives are implemented….

What Documents Are Essential for an EASA-Compliant Risk Register?

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October 24, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key aspects related to the development of an EASA-compliant Risk Register and Safety Management System (SMS) Hazard Log Introduction It is important to secure top management buy-in and clear communication about SMS benefits. Moreover, to create a safety culture where reporting hazards is encouraged and not penalized. Train staff on…

EASA Introduces Part T – What does Part T mean for a “European CAMO” ?

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What does Part T mean for a “European CAMO”

July 22, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the role of Part T for a “European CAMO” Part T applies to aircraft registered in a third country (which means a non-EU country) and whose oversight has not been delegated to a Member State. Part T concerns the airworthiness management of aircraft that are leased for a short term…