Introduction to TAWS presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com What is the purpose of a Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (TAWS) Essentially the purpose is to provide a safety net that automatically warns pilots when their aircraft is in potentially hazardous proximity to terrain. EASA Requirement Turbine-powered aeroplanes having an MCTOM of more than 5…

How to Develop your EASA Compliant 145 Training Program and why is it important? There is increasing a focus being brought to bear regarding the importance of managing competence within the workplace and it is for this reason that both EASA & European Regulatory Authorities are expecting that EASA Part 145 Organisations manage the competence…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) reviews how to implement Safety Management System within an EASA Part 145 Organisation. Implementing Safety Management Systems in aviation – Introduction SMS is required within all Aircraft Maintenance Organisations In accordance with the requirements of ICAO Annex 19. EASA has issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2019-05 (C) and currently,…

ICAO Regulatory Review of Air Operator Certificate (Airworthiness aspects) – Considerations by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Certification of an operator (airworthiness aspects) is to determine the capability of the applicant to adequately maintain its aircraft in airworthy condition. This would include a detailed review and evaluation of the applicant’s: Maintenance control manual Supplemental…