Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key features of the FAA STC Process Introduction The Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process is a critical regulatory mechanism ensuring that modifications to type-certified products are safe, effective, and compliant with FAA standards. Each participant—from the applicant to the FAA, STC holders, and aircraft operators—has specific roles and responsibilities in ensuring…

Steve Bentley, FRAeS & CEO of Sofema, provides an honest answer – They Must Be Home Grown – however, they benefit from Strategic External Support Introduction In aviation maintenance, the question isn’t just who writes the manuals — it’s who lives and breathes them. Maintenance Management Manuals (MMMs) are not static documents; they are dynamic,…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key features within the Information Security and Cyber Security Aviation Ecosystem Introduction to IS.I.OR.205 Key Components IS.I.OR.205 establishes a framework for identifying, evaluating, and managing information security risks within the aviation sector. The key components are: Identification of Elements at Risk (IS.I.OR.205(a)) Organizations must identify all components at risk,…

The successful implementation and management of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in aviation safety under EASA regulations requires a coordinated effort from multiple stakeholders. Each stakeholder group—Management, Compliance, IT, and Operations—has distinct responsibilities, competence requirements, and training needs Under Regulations (EU) 2023/203 and 2022/1645, EASA outlines specific requirements for competence, training, and performance evaluation…