Comments by Steven Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com Facing The Aviation Supply Chain Challenge The aviation industry’s safety and operational reliability depend heavily on rigorous supply chain oversight, yet the growing influx of suspected unapproved parts (SUPs) poses a significant challenge to regulators. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has flagged…

Discussion Document Presented by Steve Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema (SAS) www.sassofia.com considering a number of key issues, challenges and best practices Introduction The FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) is a combined design and production approval for modifying and producing replacement parts for aircraft. It allows manufacturers to create aftermarket parts that meet or exceed the…