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ICAO Annex 8, Approval of Production and Coordination Between States

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Production

January 14, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services Considers Key Expectations Related to Production Approval Production Approval – The standards for production approval ensure that every aircraft, engine, propeller, and associated part (and as of November 2026, remotely piloted aircraft systems) conforms to an approved design and is in a condition for safe operation. Responsibilities of the State of Manufacture The…

Meeting EASA Information & Cyber Security Compliance Without Adding Manpower

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A person typing on a laptop keyboard with cybersecurity-themed digital overlays, including code and security elements. The Sofema Aviation Services logo is in the top-left corner, with a text overlay discussing EASA information and cybersecurity compliance without increasing manpower.

February 19, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) takes a deep dive into meeting EASA Information Security & implementation challenges without the need for additional manpower. Introduction IT and cybersecurity are so specific that companies often have to hire new people or even hire outside people to set up, manage and test/audit. Concerns regarding the reliance on external cybersecurity consultants…

New Training Available: Secure Your EASA Third Country Approval Readiness – Master the Regulatory Requirements in Just 2 Days – Enrol Now!

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EASA -Third-Country Approval

February 12, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to share that a new course has been added to our training portfolio: Regulatory Training for Organisations Seeking EASA Third Country Regulatory Approval – 2 Days Available as a Classroom or Webinar training* – Register at [email protected] *New – Participants can now enrol Free of Charge (FOC) in a complementary 1-day…

MSG 3 – General Introduction

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November 29, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Considers the role and purpose of MSG 3 related to the development of Aircraft Maintenance Programs Maintenance Steering Group 3 – (MSG-3) is a systematic methodology used in the aviation industry to develop and optimize Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMPs). MSG-3 forms the backbone of modern aircraft maintenance programs, balancing safety, operational efficiency, and cost…