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EASA’s Key Regulatory Drivers and Timescales for the Forthcoming Ground Handling Regulatory Requirements

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July 15, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers Key Features of the forthcoming ground handling regulatory changes The primary regulatory drivers for ground handling including safety introduced by EASA under Opinion No 01/2024 address critical operational areas: Under the proposed Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20 Ground Handling organisations shall: >> introduce a management system developed and implemented by…

EASA Part 145 Supplier Vendor Assessment Considerations

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EASA-Part-145- Supplier-Vendor Assessment

January 23, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key features of an effective Supplier Vendor Assessment Process Introduction An EASA Part 145 compliant vendor qualification survey is a comprehensive evaluation covering organizational structure, personnel qualifications, quality management, safety and compliance monitoring, maintenance practices, record keeping, subcontractor control, facility security, environmental compliance, audit procedures, customer feedback mechanisms, and technical…