Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to share that a new course has been added to our training portfolio: FAA Airworthiness Essentials – 14 CFR Part 21 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…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) would like to thank Rustom Sutaria for providing his considerations regarding Aircraft Reliability as a tool to Reduce Spares Demand. Utilising aircraft reliability to optimise maintenance programmes affected by spares procurement challenges – An alternative to the grounding of your aircraft. A recently published article from Airline Business Weekly Briefing (“Aircraft…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the process whereby Certification Specification Maintenance Certifying Staff (CS-MCS) is derived from source data. Introduction Concerning the Obligations for a TCH to provide the OSD-MCS: The introduction of the OSD in the Basic Regulation created the obligation for the Type Certificate Holder to provide the “minimum syllabus” for maintenance certifying staff…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com  considers the role of Operational Suitability Data (OSD) Related to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL). Introduction – Why do we need an MMEL Certification Basis? In fact, before the year 2000, there was no standard requirement. Between 2000 & 2014 the standard was managed in accordance with JAR MMEL. The…