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ISMS Requirements under IS.I.OR.200 (EU 2023/203)

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April 07, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) highlights ISMS in aviation safety, emphasizing EASA’s IS.I.OR.200 and its impact on European operations. An Information Security Management System (ISMS) under IS.I.OR.200 is a systematic framework for managing and securing information in aviation organisations. The ISMS aims to protect information assets, ensure operational and safety objectives are met, and manage risks…

Development of EWIS Continuation Training

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April 03, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) looks at the challenge of EWIS Continuation  Training While initial training introduces EWIS principles, continuation training reinforces, updates, and deepens that knowledge, addresses evolving risks, and helps mitigate human factors associated with long-term maintenance activities. Regulatory Basis for EWIS Continuation Training Under EASA AMC 20-22, organizations approved under Part-145 and other…

Part 21 Design Organisations Subpart J – EWIS Challenges & Mitigations

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April 02, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key elements of the EASA Part 21 EWIS design and best practice implementation. Introduction EASA Part 21 Design Organisations Subpart J face significant challenges in managing and maintaining Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS). Historical evidence, including major accidents has shown that improper EWIS design, maintenance, and oversight can lead to…

Key Responsibilities of EASA Part 21 Subpart J Design Organisations in Respect of EWIS Requirements

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April 01, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers the EASA Part 21 Subpart J Design Organisation Key Responsibilities related to EWIS requirements Introduction Design Organisations under EASA Part 21 Subpart J hold a key responsibility in ensuring that EWIS is designed, installed, and maintained in a way that minimises the risk of fire, system failure, and safety hazards….