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…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers Safety Culture Developments as a Journey of Evolution, Current Trends, and Future Pathways The evolution of safety culture in aviation reflects a shift from compliance to performance, from individual blame to system learning, and from static oversight to dynamic risk management. The journey is ongoing, with challenges ahead, but the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers an integrated approach to Product Auditing, considering Performance Auditing Techniques Under AMC1 145.A.200(a)(6), your organisation must ensure that audits are: Independent (auditor not responsible for the audited function, procedure, or product), Sufficiently Frequent (to verify compliance, effectiveness, and continued conformity), Systematic (following a documented plan based on risk, complexity, and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers Aerodrome Information Security Management System (ISMS) obligations to be observed by Feb 2026 Introduction In today’s increasingly interconnected aviation landscape, the risk to information systems is growing rapidly. With the proliferation of digital infrastructure supporting critical airport functions—from airside operations to baggage handling—the need for a robust Information Security Management…