Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers EASA expectations related to EASA Part 145 Safety System Change Management. Introduction – 3.5 Change management. (145.A.202(a); GM2 145.A.200(a)(3),) Changes in organizational structure, facilities, scope of work, personnel, documentation, policies and procedures, can result in unintended consequences and the inadvertent introduction of new hazards, exposing the organization to new or increased…

Steve Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com comments on the challenges related to understanding the EASA Part 145 Compliance Function in support of the SMS System and not vice-versa Introduction Historically we had our primary focus on the Compliance Verification System which we called QA and now we call it Compliance Monitoring. We…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the challenges as well as understands best practices related to  Аviation Cyber Security Assessment across multiple EASA Domains including Operations, Maintenance, Airports, and Air Traffic Control. Introduction Aviation, like other sectors that heavily rely on digital technology, is prone to cyber threats. The complexity of aviation systems makes them…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the task of aircraft exterior washing, reviewing best practices and general guidance and tips for the optimum outcome. Introduction Aircraft exterior washing is more than just an aesthetic task. It’s a vital maintenance activity that, when done correctly, can extend the life of the aircraft’s paint and help in the…