Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers a process whereby an operator may elect to self-audit (Internal Audit Program) in anticipation of regulatory audits. Internal Audit Program Introduction SAFA (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft) requires putting in place a mechanism to collect any information deemed useful to establish and maintain a high uniform level of civil aviation…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is delighted to share that the Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) Awareness for Operators training course was delivered to 51 delegates from SmartLynx Airlines.  The course was carried out as a webinar by the experienced SAS instructor Dobrica Vincic on 06-07 October 2022 and 10 October 2022. What was the training…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the frequently used Abbreviations & Definitions within SAFA (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft)  and SACA (Safety Assessment of Community Aircraft). Abbreviations & Definitions ACMI Aircraft Crew Maintenance Insurance (provided in a wet lease arrangement) AD Airworthiness Directive AIP Aeronautical Information Publications AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance AMM Aircraft Maintenance Manual…

Ensure effective preparation related to Aircraft Ramp Inspections whether carried out as part of Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) or Safety Assessment of Community aircraft (SACA) – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the steps which should be taken. Note – The SAFA inspection is also known as EU Ramp Inspection Program (RIP). Inspection…