Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com identifies the key difference between Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA), Particular Risk Analysis (PRA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) techniques. The core focus of aviation safety is to minimize and manage risks associated with aircraft operations. In-depth safety analyses such as ZSA, PRA, and FMEA are instrumental in identifying,…

A review carried out by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considering the Safety Management System Processes within the Management System Compliance Audit Introduction The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 pertains to the requirements for maintenance organizations. While Part 145 primarily focuses on maintenance standards and procedures, the integration of a Safety Management System…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to share that the SMS Hazard Identification & Risk Management Strategies Essentials course was successfully completed by 40+ delegates from Gambia International Airlines. The training was carried out by our knowledgeable instructor Rustom Sutaria at the Gambia International Airlines Facilities. About the course This training provides an understanding of…

Steve Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com comments on the challenges related to understanding the EASA Part 145 Compliance Function in support of the SMS System and not vice-versa Introduction Historically we had our primary focus on the Compliance Verification System which we called QA and now we call it Compliance Monitoring. We…