To first consider the difference between the operator or owner and the maintainer because it is the operator or the owner who is required through the management of technical records to demonstrate that the aircraft meets all requirements to be able to fly, whereas the 145 organisation must demonstrate only that all requested and performed…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) was very pleased to have the opportunity to deliver EASA compliant Part 145 training together with Quality Auditing and Safety Management Systems training for Quality & Safety Managers.   The training was delivered in the facilities of Lao Airlines Engineering Company Limited (LAECO), at Vientiane’s Wattay International Airport.   LAECO was set up…

Steven Bentley MD of SAS commented: “Sofema Aviation Services has been delivering training in Dubai for more than 3 years and has built up a reputation for strong and practical delivery of EASA Regulatory Material. We at SAS aim to remain one of the most proactive organizations dedicated to support our clients to Enhance Safety…

EASA have a duty of care as well! Who audits the auditor? It is not until a serious event or accident that such issues come to light, for example in the aftermath of the Helios Boeing 737 accident on 14 April 2005, a Class Action was initiated against the Cypriot DCA charging loose enforcement of…