Steve Bentley FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com), considers the European Aviation Quality Assurance Landscape in 2024 and beyond. Introduction The requirement for Independent Quality Assurance Oversight by Industry as a fundamental regulatory obligation is a unique aspect of European Aviation. The task of Organisational Quality Assurance (QA) in the European aviation industry, under…

Considerations presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) related to building a CAMO Risk Register in an EASA Compliant Safety Management System As part of the development of an EASA-compliant Part CAMO Organisation the Safety Management System will benefit from the development and continuous monitoring of a Risk Register. A risk register is a crucial part…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers a detailed overview of EASA regulations for Aviation Supply Chain Management & Compliance strategies Introduction The European Union Aviation Safety Agency EASA’s regulatory framework is extensive, and its requirements for aviation supply chain management, particularly in parts management, are designed to ensure the highest levels of safety and quality. EASA…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers several key aspects related to the Advanced Compliance Auditing of the Air Navigation Services  Quality System. Introduction Regulation (EU) 2017/373 outlines the responsibilities and procedures for competent authorities in the aviation sector when non-compliance with safety regulations is detected in service providers. It establishes a system for analyzing findings, deciding…