Saudi Arabia

KSA – GACAR Part 5 SMS Compliance Overview

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GACAR Part 5

January 31, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key aspects of the GACAR Part 5 Safety Management System Introduction GACAR Part 5 presents a robust framework for ensuring aviation safety through a systematic approach to: Risk management, Assurance, and Continuous improvement. Implementation challenges, especially in the areas of hazard identification, safety promotion, and recordkeeping, require thoughtful adaptation…

Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 24 January 2025

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January 24, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > EASA certifies Starlink high-speed internet on ATR aircraft ATR has introduced SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet connectivity for its aircraft, following successful test flights on an ATR 72-600 test model. Read more > Boeing…

Introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS) in Both GACA and EASA Environments with Focus on Ground Operations

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January 10, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) (www.sassofia.com) considers key elements found in both the GACA and EASA Safety Management Systems (SMS) with Focus on Ground Operations While both GACA and EASA SMS frameworks share common objectives—such as proactive safety management, continuous monitoring, and the promotion of safety culture—there are distinct differences in how these objectives are implemented….

General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia – GACAR Repair Station Manual (RSM) Considerations

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December 13, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com  considers an overview of the expected content of the GACAR Repair Station Manual (RSM) 145.87 Repair Station Manual. (a)   A certificated repair station must prepare and follow a repair station manual that is acceptable to GACAR PART 145 – REPAIR STATIONS (b)   A certificated repair station must maintain a current repair station manual….