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Financial Impact of Contractual Clauses in Aviation Agreements

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A model airplane placed on top of euro banknotes, symbolizing the financial aspects of aviation agreements. The Sofema Aviation Services logo is in the top-left corner, with a text overlay discussing the financial consequences of contractual clauses in aviation agreements.

February 17, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) examines financial impacts of contractual clauses in aviation agreements. Introduction The financial consequences of contractual clauses within aviation agreements, such as Standard Ground Handling Agreements (SGHAs) and Maintenance Contracts, are significant and can directly impact operational costs and financial stability. Ambiguities in key terms, particularly in liability, indemnification, and service scope…

New Training Available: Practical Cyber Security Implementation for Part 145 – Navigate Compliance with (EU) 2023/203 in Just 2 Days – Enrol Now!

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February 17, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to share that a new course has been added to our training portfolio: Part 145 Cyber Security Implementation – 2 Days Available as a Classroom or Webinar training* – Register at team@sassofia.com *New – Participants can now enrol Free of Charge (FOC) in a complementary 1-day Sofema Online (SOL) training to enhance their learning experience. What…

EASA Reference Listing for Aviation Cyber Security Initiatives – R1

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A professional pointing at a digital interface displaying documents and a security lock icon, representing the EASA Reference Listing for Aviation Cyber Security Initiatives – R1.

February 14, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers a number of core documents used in support of EASA compliant cyber security initiatives. AMC 20-42 Airworthiness Information Security Risk Assessment Date: June 2023Description: Guidance for assessing airworthiness information security risks, including threats and mitigations. COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2022/1645 Date: July 2022Description: Rules for managing aviation information security risks impacting safety. COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2023/203 Date: October 2022Description:…

EASA Part 145 Cyber Security Responsibilities – Maintaining Headcount

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A close-up of a person using a laptop, with digital security icons overlayed, representing cybersecurity responsibilities within an EASA Part 145 organization.

February 14, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is considering the development of an EASA Part 145 Information Security Management (Cyber) System to ensure compliance while maintaining the existing headcount. Introduction In an EASA Part 145 organization, where recruitment is constrained, cyber security responsibilities must be managed effectively by leveraging existing resources, optimizing processes, and implementing automation. A typical EASA Part 145 organization with 100 employees can meet cyber security responsibilities under IS.I.OR.240 without additional recruitment by…