Safety Performance Monitoring

Mastering Change in Aviation: New EASA Compliant Safety Management System – Management of Change Training Launched

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January 22, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to share that a new course has been added to our training portfolio: EASA Compliant Safety Management System – Management of Change – 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 Sofema Online (SOL) training to…

MSAT – Desktop Review and On-Site Evaluation

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October 08, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers both Desktop & On-Site Evaluation in the context of EASA MSAT Application for Initial Certification, Continuing Oversight, and Performance-Based Evaluation. Introduction This document establishes a structured approach for desktop review and on-site evaluation of an organisation’s Management System (MS), ensuring alignment with EASA MSAT methodology and ICAO Annex 19 principles….

Key Enablers and EASA Management System Requirements – Scalability and Suitability Considerations

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EASA Management System

August 07, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services Considers the Key Enablers for Effective EASA Management Systems In the MSAT framework the following key enablers provide the necessary capabilities for embedding a proactive, data-driven, and safety-centric culture. MSAT is not a one-size-fits-all checklist. It is a maturity assessment aligned with EASA’s performance-based oversight philosophy. Its value is unlocked when management…

ICAO Annex 19: Navigating SMS Obligations in Aviation Operations”

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October 25, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS), www.sassofia.com, considers ICAO Annex 19’s key elements, and how they apply to a Safety Management System focused on Ground Operations. Introduction  ICAO Annex 19,  provides a clear framework for managing safety risks through an effective SMS for operators involved in ground operations By focusing on hazard identification, risk management, and continuous safety…