Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key elements to successfully manage Safety Performance Indicators. (SPIs) Introduction To ensure effective safety management we need to have a comprehensive picture of our entire organisation from an SMS point of view looking at the following elements: Organizational structures Policies Procedures Processes Staffing Level Equipment Facilities Carry out…

Cabin Refurbishment and LOPA Changes Considerations Presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction – What is a LOPA? LOPA stands for either Location of Passenger Accommodations or Layout of Passenger Accommodation. Note 1: The Term LOPA has now been changed to Aircraft Interior Control Document (AICD). Note 2: There is no regulatory requirement driving…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the EASA Process to manage Type Certificate (TC) or Restricted TC (RTC). Introduction The approval of aeronautical Products (aircraft, engines, and propellers) in accordance with Part 21 is ratified by the issue of a Type Certificate (TC) or Restricted TC (RTC). In general, there will be a Type Certificate…

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the process by which we can monitor performance within our Safety Management System. Introduction – Safety Performance and Safety Performance Monitoring Safety Performance is a balance between the safety system achievements of the organisation, and the effectiveness of the mitigations which are implemented to enable the safety achievements. SMS General…