Safety System

Cargo Airline Risk Register – Typical Risks for Safety System Benchmarking & Analysis

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June 12, 2025

Steven Bentley

How to Use This Risk Register in Safety System Benchmarking & Analysis Benchmarking: Compare your cargo airline’s risk exposures against industry best practices, EASA requirements, and peer organizations. Analysis: Prioritize risks based on likelihood and severity, evaluate existing controls, and identify gaps in hazard mitigation strategies. Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and update the risk register,…

Ensuring effective use of EASA Management System Assessment Tool (MSAT)

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Management System Assessment Tool

March 20, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers how to use the Management System Assessment Tool (MSAT) for the most effective results and outcomes Introduction By using MSAT as a flexible tool aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of its safety management system, the airline not only improves its compliance with EASA regulations but also builds a stronger safety…

Comprehensive Guide to EASA Part 145: Insights and Best Practices from Sofema Aviation Services

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Comprehensive Guide to EASA Part 145: Insights and Best Practices from Sofema Aviation Services

January 12, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to present a consolidated review of multiple elements related to EASA Part 145. This guide aims to provide a consolidated review of multiple elements related to EASA Part 145, encompassing work scope, certification obligations, change management, safety policy, trust development within maintenance organizations, disciplinary policy, and the role…

Considerations Related to Change Management within an EASA Part 145 Organization

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September 26, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers EASA expectations related to EASA Part 145 Safety System Change Management. Introduction – 3.5 Change management. (145.A.202(a); GM2 145.A.200(a)(3),) Changes in organizational structure, facilities, scope of work, personnel, documentation, policies and procedures, can result in unintended consequences and the inadvertent introduction of new hazards, exposing the organization to new or increased…