Safety Reporting

Identifying Change Processes in an EASA Part 145 SMS

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Aviation professional using a laptop with digital checklists, illustrating identifying change processes in an EASA-Part-145-SMS.

January 26, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Looks at Processes to ensure we are able to Identify change throughout the organisational system. Introduction For any medium to large EASA Compliant Part 145 Organisation, the SMS must shift from the “informal” oversight possible in small shops to formalized, data-driven processes. Typically with limited resources we need to avoid the…

EASA’s Key Regulatory Drivers and Timescales for the Forthcoming Ground Handling Regulatory Requirements

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July 15, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers Key Features of the forthcoming ground handling regulatory changes The primary regulatory drivers for ground handling including safety introduced by EASA under Opinion No 01/2024 address critical operational areas: Under the proposed Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20 Ground Handling organisations shall: >> introduce a management system developed and implemented by…

EASA Part 145 Management System Requirements & Internal Safety Reporting

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EASA Part 145 Management System Requirements & Internal Safety Reporting.

September 05, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the basic requirements of an EASA Part 145 Management and Internal Reporting System. Introduction The section “145.A.200 Management system” outlines the requirements for an organizational management system under specific regulations, emphasizing safety and compliance within aviation. Here’s a summary of the key points: Structure and Accountability: The organization must have…

How to manage the change in Safety Management Systems (SMS) due to revised EASA Part 145 regulations?

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How to manage the change in Safety Management Systems (SMS) due to revised EASA Part 145 regulations?

May 17, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the primary aspects of Safety Management Systems (SMS) integration within an EASA Part 145 organization. Introduction Managing the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) due to the revised European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 regulations involves thorough strategic planning and effective implementation. An effective Safety Management Systems contain…