In this Sofema Aviation Services white paper discussion, Steve Bentley, FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services, explores how modern EASA auditing is evolving toward a more risk-based, performance-driven, and collaborative approach that strengthens safety culture while maintaining regulatory integrity. Introduction  Here we will discuss each of the following points in turn: Applying a more practical,…

Sofema Online (SOL) Takes a Deep Dive into MEDA Best Practices Developing effective and corrective actions is the ultimate goal of any MEMS investigation. The MEDA process is specifically designed to facilitate this by having investigators, typically using the MEDA Results Form, uncover the why behind the error- the contributing factors. Issues and Concerns in…

We are pleased to share that Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) successfully delivered 2-day “Using the EASA Management System Assessment Tool (MSAT) – Issue 2” Workshop to Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil (ANAC), Portugal, on September 17-18th. The knowledgeable SAS instructor, David Hope, conducted the training.   About the training This intensive 2-day program provides aviation…

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…