Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) explores how Regulation (EU) 2017/373 guides aviation authorities to analyze non-compliance, enforce corrective actions, and uphold safety standards across aviation service providers. Introduction Regulation (EU) 2017/373 outlines the responsibilities and procedures for competent authorities in the aviation sector when non-compliance with safety regulations is detected in service providers. It establishes a…

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the key roles and responsibilities of an Aviation Organisation Leadership Team, i.e. EASA Accountable Manager and Post Holders. Introduction In an EASA-compliant aviation organization, the roles and responsibilities of the Accountable Manager (AM) and Form 4 nominated persons (Post Holders) are critical to ensuring quality and safety within the organization. Accountable…

EASA & FAA Regulatory Environments: Presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS), www.sassofia.com  Introduction Safety Management System in Aviation – FAA vs EASA environment Whether we are talking about FAA or EASA as the “regulatory environment”, the focus remains on demonstrating that the organisation has an SMS that essentially shows compliance with ICAO Annex 19. However, if…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS), www.sassofia.com, considers the best practices and opportunities related to Aviation Supply Chain Management: provisioning Aircraft Components, APUs, Wheels, Brakes, etc. Introduction Contracting for flight hour or cycle-based maintenance provisioning offers significant benefits in terms of cost predictability, improved cash flow, and reliability. Primary challenges include: o   Dependency on supplier performance o   The complexity of…