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Contract Considerations Related to the Interaction of the Airline and Civil Aviation Authorities

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A close-up of two professionals reviewing and signing a contract, symbolizing the critical agreements between airlines and civil aviation authorities. The Sofema Aviation Services logo is in the top left corner, and a blue banner with white text states: "Contract Considerations Related to the Interaction of the Airline and Civil Aviation Authorities

February 07, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key elements found in the interaction between Operators and Regulatory Authorities. Introduction The interaction between airlines and Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) in respect to contracting is highly significant due to the regulatory and operational oversight required to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency in aviation operations. Consider the following Key Points…

The Role of MSG 3 in Reducing the Cost of Aircraft Maintenance

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January 29, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers benefits & challenges related to the use of MSG 3 in Reducing the Cost of Aircraft Maintenance Introduction MSG-3 plays a vital role in reducing the cost of aircraft maintenance by optimizing schedules, improving reliability, and supporting compliance. However, its benefits come with challenges, such as high initial costs, reliance…

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia GACAR – Introduction to Airworthiness

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November 12, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com – Considers key aspects of the role of Airworthiness within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia (GACAR) aviation system and how this is achieved Airworthiness is a comprehensive, ongoing process that integrates design, production, maintenance, and operational compliance to ensure the safety and…

The Impact of SMS and Compliance Management on the CAMO

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CAMO = SMS-and- Compliance-Management

June 20, 2024

Steven Bentley

When is a Continuous Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) not a CAMO? Well, it’s not a trick question, but as a result of EASA deciding to postpone the changes to Part M (as well as Part 145), there is a difference going forward between a stand alone CAMO and the CAMO which belongs to the Operators…