Sofema Aviation Services (SAS), www.sassofia.com, considers ICAO Annex 19’s key elements, and how they apply to a Safety Management System focused on Ground Operations. Introduction  ICAO Annex 19,  provides a clear framework for managing safety risks through an effective SMS for operators involved in ground operations By focusing on hazard identification, risk management, and continuous safety…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the requirements placed on Aviation Maintenance Organisations by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Introduction In Compliance with the objectives of ICAO Annex 19, General Authority of Civil Aviation Regulations (GACAR) Part 145 (Repair Stations) and GACAR Part 43, Safety Management Systems (SMS) play an important role in ensuring the safety and…

It’s a pleasure to share that Sofema Online is organising a free-of-charge EASA Part 145 SMS implementation Workshop on the following topic: Meeting the Challenges of Implementing SMS within an EASA Part 145 Organisation When: 12 January 2023, 10:30 to 13:00 EET (with a 15-minute break included) Where: Online via Microsoft Teams Save your virtual…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers key aspects of an effective Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) Implementation Plan. Introduction The SMS implementation plan should be developed in consultation with the Accountable Executive and the Leadership Team, together with managers responsible for the delivery of products and services related to, or in support of, the safe operation…