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ICAO Annex 6 – Cargo Security and Flight Crew Protection

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ICAO Annex 6 - Cargo Security and Flight Crew Protection

January 21, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) examines the differences between ICAO and EASA regarding Cargo Security & Flight Crew Protection. Introduction ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft) sets global Standards, and Recommended Practices (SARPs), EASA translates these into binding European regulations, primarily through Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations). Two primary pillars of these security provisions are…

Effective Auditing of an EASA or CAA Part 145 SMS

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Effective Auditing of an EASA or CAA Part 145 SMS.

September 17, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers SMS assessment guidance provided by the UK CAA  – See the following document. Introduction The document titled “CAA SMS Evaluation Tool V7” provides a comprehensive evaluation framework designed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to assess the maturity and effectiveness of Safety Management Systems (SMS) within aviation organizations. While it…