Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews a number of key issues related to the installation & certification of IFE systems. Introduction From the passenger perspective, In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) is essentially for other than low cost, short-haul travel. Typically delivered to seat-back screens as well as personal electronic devices (PEDs) via wireless access points. An IFE…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the special arrangement between FAA & UK CAA IPA (Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness) covering Design Approval, Production and Surveillance Activities, Export Airworthiness Approval, Post Design Approval Activities, and Technical Assistance. Related to the FAA & UK CAA committed, to recognize the work accomplished by EASA before December 31, 2020…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews the guidance material – Ref GM 21.A.91 EASA Classification of changes to a type-certificate (TC) (ED Decision 2019/018/R). Introduction – Complementary guidance for classification of changes. A change to the TC is judged to have an ‘appreciable effect on the mass, balance, structural strength, reliability, operational characteristics, noise, fuel…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the changes related to the Cabin certification of EASA Compliant Aircraft Minor & Major Cabin Modifications. Introduction EASA’s Comment – To better mitigate any safety risks due to selective investigations and to improve the effectiveness, transparency and predictability of the certification process, certain selection criteria should be provided to allow…