Avisa-ee and Middle East Aerospace Consortium are pleased to announce that we are Co-Sponsoring the Aviation and Business Users Seminar to be held in Sofia Tues 12 October 2010 in Metropolitan Hotel, Sofia. The seminar is being focused on the needs of both the Commercial Air transport and Business users market with a unique opportunity to become part of a new consortium of Eastern European Business Users. In addition all attendees will be entitled to a free 1 year membership of the EEAC a saving of 395 Euro.
To register for the event please fill the registration form, scan it and send it to office@avisa-ee.com.

Effective Aviation Emergency Response Planning requires diligent, effective and responsive actions in the event of an emergency arising and whilst within the organization usually exists an emergency response plan often this plan is not developed.
It is imperative that the organization acts quickly to manage the situation the traveling public and media are looking for re assurance the events are being co coordinated professionally and that people who have a need to make contact with the organization can do so as efficiently and expeditiously as possible.
Usually associated with the fact that an Aviation Emergency is a rare event, because such events are so infrequent often the emergency plan is not developed and as such leads to shortfalls in the delivery of an effective Emergency Response Planning Process. Predominately due to shortfalls in communication between the organization and concerned parties both within the organization and externally with contract and sub contract organizations and with both the media and the general public.
Aviation Emergency Response Planning requires an internal support structure to include Key personnel with decision making authority and specific responsibilities for example specific persons with the authority to release information into the public domain
The importance of effective communication can not be overstated it is the key to the effectiveness of Aviation Emergency Response Planning.
Incodent-status.com is a web based application developed to enable and support the effective management of an Aviation Emergency Response Planning Process.
Incident-Status.com identifies 3 categories or types of user required to implement an effective system.
The first Category is the Admin User who has the capability and authority to set up and manage the organizations Aviation Emergency Response Planning Process user data base. The admin user is able to set up all subsequent users within the system.
The second category of user is the Media authorized user who has the authority not only to initiate and event but to issue and post information into the public domain.
The third category of user is the staff user, At this level the user has access to the status of the event, but is not able to post information into the public domain.
The purpose of Incident-Status.com is to support the organisation’s procedures to provide a framework by which the organizations Aviation Emergency Response Planning Process may operate in an effective way.
Periodic testing of the functionality of Incident-status.com allows the organization to prepare for an emergency and to ensure that all communication channels are operating correctly, by doing so the organization remains prepared for the event which statistically will never happen.
For information about the availability of incident-status.com please contact office@sassofia.com

Aviation is an extremely professional business with incidents and accidents very rare across the entire industry, however when an accident or incident occurs the outcome can become very serious quickly and needs to be managed very professionally, this is the time when effective Aviation Incident Management is paramount. Simply to ensure that the all actions are handled with sensitivity and immediacy.

Organisations face a challenge to effectively deliver Aviation Incident Management. Such preliminary processes are often not given the time they deserve simply because of the various demand placed on the management team in other areas of the business. This action however creates a risk for the organisation which ultimately could have significant consequences.
Several important elements are essential at the onset of an emergency event or incident, for example effective communication both internal and external. In addition and also highly important is effective communication with the travelling public and external organisations which have contractual relations with the primary organisation.
Aviation Incident Management is driven by initially is driven by internal process and the need to update and communicate using only authorised personnel. That this should be carried out as expeditious as possible is the key to effective Aviation Incident Management. As soon as news breaks concerning the occurrence of an incident or accident emergency, many people are looking for information and status. For an organisation to provide this in an efficient, professional and diligent manner is fundamental in delivering Aviation Incident Management.
Such prompt actions can only serve to improve the organisations perception in the public eye during what can be an extremely sensitive time. Incident-Status.com is a web application developed to facilitate the effective delivery of incident management in three specific ways.
The first is by providing a process whereby the authorised person with responsibility to communicate with the Media and general Public may do so in an effective and controlled way.
The second is to ensure effective communication regarding the incident within the organisation and beyond, again this needs to take place in a secure and controlled way. Incident-Status.com promotes effective Aviation Incident Management because it allows nominated persons to deliver inter and intra company communications directly concerning the status of the event in the form of a log. This communication is private and is not visible in the public domain.
The third is to allow Media and the general public a portal whereby in a sensitive way they can understand what information has been formally sanctioned means released to the general public and media. In addition they have a controlled fast track method whereby they can directly enter questions comments or general communications in connection with the event.
Key benefits of using such a Web application as incident-status.com to facilitate Aviation Incident Management include the clear visibility of status information for all relevant parties, the development of a time line of activities and a record of who is involved in the various activities. This is information which is essential when developing appropriate procedures and processes to manage an Aviation Incident.

Organisations whether Operators, MRO or 145’s are increasingly facing
the burden of training their employee’s to satisfy regulatory
requirements. Both Part M and Part 145 require that employees are
assessed for competence and need to be provided with suitable
training.

In addition to the general, and on going training requirements, to
maintain competence for example by undertaking Part M and Part 145
Training, there is also the need to manage and provide recurrent
training in a number of key areas, for example Human Factors, Fuel
Tank Safety, (FTS) and Electrical Wiring Interconnect systems, (EWIS).

Unlike EASA Regulatory Training Organisational Compliance where there
is no EASA mandate the situation regarding aircraft certification is
very different.

Aircraft certification related trainings (Part 66 licensed Aircraft
engineer) must be provided by a Part 147 approved organisation where
the organisation delivering the trainings is approved to EASA Part
147, Regulatory trainings do not require EASA approval and may in fact
be delivered or undertaken in house in which case the trainings need
to satisfy the Quality System that they are compliant with the
organisation requirements.

So it is the organisations Quality System not EASA which approves EASA
“In Company” Regulatory Training.

EASA Regulatory Trainings may also be out sourced to a reputable
organisation and just the same as you would manage and approve
component stockists for example you should satisfy your self of the
reputation and standards of the provided regulatory and associated
trainings.

How to assess regulatory training ?

Ability of Instructors to deliver effective training
Feed back from your and other delegates
Request contact information from previous delegates from the training provider
Conformity and Audit by your own Quality System
Review of the content of the training and assessment to validate effectiveness

Avisa is a renowned training organisation maintained by competent and
effective instructors, Avisa trains on behalf of the UK CAA and the
JAA and is renowned for the quality of the training and the use of
professional instructors usually with more than 25 years regulatory
experience. like several other organisations Avisa trains to the
highest regulatory standard and provides a certificate of completion
and in the case of FTS an examination as required by EASA. Avisa
trains on behalf of the UK CAA and the JAA. Please visit Avisa web
site http://www.avisa-ltd.com/

For companies wishing to develop an in house solution to EASA
Regulatory Training Organisational Compliance & Requirements, Avisa-ee
offers training for in company trainers in Human factors leading onto
FTS and EWIS a 5 day program. The next series of courses takes place
4th to 8th of October 2010. Please visit Avisa-ee web site
http://www.avisa-ee.com.

Aircraft Incidents fortunately are few and far between, the latest IATA statistics show that there are less than 0.1 fatalities per 1 million departures.
The effect however when an incident occurs are serious, possibly very dramatic and need to be dealt with quickly, efficiently and pro-actively. Managing Aircraft incidents and monitoring status through Incident-status.com is an effective way to allow an organization to manage the event both internally in respect of communications within the organizations own staff and externally in respect of subcontractors. In addition it allows the airline to communicate with the media and general public in a managed and controlled way.
In addition Managing Aircraft incidents and monitoring status through Incident-status.com allows the general public to communicate directly with the organization. The first few hours following an incident are crucial and incident-status.com is an integrated web application which efficiently and effectively brings together all the elements associated with the management of an event.
Managing Aircraft incidents and monitoring status through Incident-status.com allows user airlines to have a usable Emergency Response Plan ERP support solution available at their disposal for a small monthly outlay without the burden of developing and maintaining an entire application.
To comply with the requirements of ICAO Annex 6 airlines are required to have an effective ERP Incident-status.com provides this in an easily managed application which places the administrative role in the control of the user airline.
For a small to medium size airline it is a challenge to deliver an effective ERP due to the challenge of making resources available and prioritization of outstanding works. Incident-status.com provides an acceptable solution to this requirement.
Incident-status.com is a web based program designed to assist small to medium airlines to provide effective management during an Incident or Emergency event.
Incident-status.com supports Emergency Response Planning ERP in 3 specific areas.
To enable the switching on of the web based application so that the airline has visibility within the application. Up to this point visibility is suppressed.
To permit company nominated persons to easily and directly enter communications into the public domain.
Through the web contact form, interested parties are able to communicate with the airline. The contact form which is configuration managed by the Airline nominated administrator is linked to predefined email address, This enables nominated staff to expedite the response to customer emails. In doing so the interested parties are also advised by email that their message has been delivered.
Managing Aircraft Incidents and Monitoring Status will enable/allow specific communications between authorized persons from each department, in support of the incident to communicate internally and privately (using an internal and secure communication process). This will allow the sharing of the current status of the event and to identify any activities which need to be performed.
This communication process also allows all users to quickly identify the allocation of responsibility for tasks that remain outstanding.
If you would like to find out more please email incident-status@sassofia.com

Since 2008 It is a EASA requirement for all aircraft operating on any EASA national registry to have a a compliant Airworthiness Review Certificate. (ARC)
European Aviation companies operating in EASA regulated countries are being caught unaware of a number of Pre existing aircraft and documentation issues associated with the requirement to satisfy the conditions associated with the issue of the Airworthiness Review Certificate.
Sofema Aviation Services can support you throughout the process of Importing Used Aircraft Into Europe. From specific consultancy support to provision of our specialized 1 day workshop covering all the regulatory requirements associated with the import process.
Whenever you are Importing Used Aircraft Into Europe or more specifically into a European Member State, that aircraft must have an ARC issued by the Regulator of the state of registry.
To satisfy the requirements of Importing Used Aircraft Into Europe the ARC for example requires amongst other things conformity and approval of all repairs, Modifications and Service Bulletins, (Special Tasks).
To ensure compliance each of these associated “special” tasks must be supported by appropriate release and or Part 21 Certification.
In addition all Form 1’s for life limited components must be available and presented in an acceptable way (not for example to be hidden in archives and work packages).
Sofema Aviation Services Provide a 1 Day workshop specifically to deal with the issues of Importing used Aircraft in Europe, the workshop looks at in detail All significant areas.
The Importing Used Aircraft Into Europe workshop includes the following subject.
Challenges with achieving fully compliant Airworthiness Review Certificates,
Effective Management of Continuing Airworthiness. Understanding the previous process for Continuing Airworthiness and performing Gap analysis understanding all appropriate measures which need to be taken.
AD compliance must be fully demonstrated including physical accomplishment work cards available, Including where required the managing and effectiveness of recurrent requirements.
Modification and repair status needs to be available with all Modification and repairs being fully documented and traceable to design
Organization Approval DOA or Part 21 Type Certificate holder TCH.
Note Grandfather rights are only applicable within the EU implications will be fully explained and understood during SAS Importing Used Aircraft Into Europe workshop.
Fully compliant Maintenance approval suitable approved by the authority of the proposed state of registry not that issues may occur in the event that there are difference in the existing and proposed or operator Maintenance Program
This subject is explored further during Importing Used Aircraft Into Europe workshop provided by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS).
If you require any additional or further information please contact Office@sassofial.com

It is a requirement of EASA that operators of Commercial Air Transport or Maintenance Repair Organizations MRO’s have a fully compliant quality system.
This becomes the acceptable minimum standard which an organization has to comply with, however the organization does not have to accept this minimum standard and has an opportunity to use additional resources or Aviation Quality Audit Services to develop enhance or modify its quality system and quality processes.
To move in such a direction can provides not just enhancements but changes in efficiencies and working practices which contribute to measurable cost savings within the organization.
Sofema Aviation Services SAS based in Sofia Bulgaria, provide a bespoke service throughout the region and beyond to offer specific and tailored Aviation Quality Audit Services.
By targeting the audit service in a specific way we can demonstrate improved effectiveness. With over 20 years of Audit experience across a range of disciplines we have the experience to assist and support you to manage Aviation Quality Audit Services within your organization.
The need for Quality Audit Aviation Services is apparent when considering the advantage of developing an effective system to identify shortfalls, using an external provider can provide additional cost benefits in the need to manage overheads.
Using SAS to deliver your specialized Aviation Quality Audit Services audits is extremely cost efficient because by its nature it is targeted and specific against the need of the organization to not only demonstrate oversight but to have a desire to improve business efficiency.
How much can be made in respect of savings using SAS to assist with Aviation Quality Audit Services and by developing an effective Quality Audit program? Industry sources have demonstrated that savings of up to 20% are available to be identified by means of an effective and efficient Quality System.
This is a substantial amount of money across the business and can make a significant difference to your profitability.
What does the Aviation Quality Audit Services provide? The Service delivers detailed and experienced auditors who are able to deliver detailed organizational audits to identify all findings in a particular unit or business area.
The Aviation Quality Audit Service is available when you need it for as long as you need it and delivers high quality audits both to EASA and in company standards. Where there are measurable shortfalls in the in company standards the Aviation Quality Audit Service can provide assistance and support to produce or modify existing documentation.
If you would like to find out more about the way SAS can support you with Aviation Quality Audit Services please email office@sassofia.com with your enquiry.

We only have to look at the variation in Aviation Safety levels around the world – both in the operational and Maintenance Environments. From continent to continent, country to country and even type of organisation and business, to know that safety levels vary enormously. Whilst lack of resources is a fundamental problem, insufficient regulatory oversight can also reflect in higher than average accident rates.
Despite the statistics, some organisations are clearly able to perform to higher standards than others. It is not necessarily how much money you spend on SMS for Maintenance systems but how well you spend it!
It is currently a requirement for Airlines to develop effective Safety Management Systems across the business which includes Maintenance areas of the business.
However for Maintenance Repair Organizations MRO or Part 145 Organizations SMS for Maintenance is less clearly defined within EASA regulatory requirements. Notwithstanding the fact the EASA is some way behind in this area, ICAO is quite clear in the requirement.
As far as compliance with IAO annex 6 is concerned it is necessary to introduce a proactive SMS for Maintenance.
Whilst essentially the same look and feel as the airline system and often of course an integrated part of the same SMS, an SMS for Maintenance “only” system is optimized for appropriate delivery.
A compliant SMS for maintenance system should be built around. The ICAO Requirement as a framework to compensate for the many differences to the current situation (especially for MROs) and the need to understand SMS in-depth, understand how it applies to organisation, know that an effective SMS system is not an “off-the-shelf” product, but that the organisations must design and develop their own SMS for maintenance for it to work most effectively.
In addition to ensure the need for careful planning and the danger of doing it wrong finally the benefits of investing time and resources and doing it right.
SMS for maintenance training can provide the knowledge needed and a supportive environment to formulate organisational plans and objectives.
Who manages the SMS for Maintenance? Along with other duties and responsibilities whilst the Accountable Manager remains responsible for SMS for Maintenance, it is typical for this activity to be managed by ether the Quality Manager or the Safety Manager in a larger organization.
The maintenance environments imposes specific requirements on the Safety Management System and SMS for Maintenance training offered by Avisa-ee considers these requirements and effective management of the process.
Avisa-ee is able to offer the following SMS trainings in English, Bulgarian or Russian:
1 Day SMS training for Accountable Managers and Post Holders
1 Day SMS training for Airline Staff
1 Day SMS training for Maintenance Staff
3 Day SMS training for Safety Managers and Quality Managers

Please contact office@avisa-ee.com or visit www.avisa-ee.com

The need for Electrical Wiring Interconnect System EWIS training was substantially raised in profile following two very dramatic and significant aviation accidents.
The first accident affecting flight TWA 800 which exploded and broke up in mid air in the sea next to long island New York in 1996. The second affecting flight Swiss Air 111 in 1998.
Fuel Tank Safety Training also originates from research carried out in the aftermath of TWA 800 and several other fuel related accidents and incidents.
Avisa Eastern Europe Avisa-ee provides both FTS and EWIS training both as open training courses and in company training courses. The next open courses are being run in Sofia Bulgaria Thursday Sep 2nd 2010 FTS open access course and Friday Sep 3rd EWIS open access course.
EASA has mandated that fuel tank safety training is required for certain groups of maintenance staff. Why was this decision made? The reason essentially driven by the need to address inherent center fuel tank safety shortfalls on certain aircraft.
EASA has also mandated the requirement for Electrical Wiring Interconnect System Training and has issued 3 documents AMC 20-21 Programme to enhance aeroplane Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) maintenance AMC 20-22 (AMC = acceptable means of compliance) and Aeroplane Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Training Programme AND AMC 20-23 Development of Electrical Standard Wiring Practices documentation.
What are the implications for operators and maintainers? The need to have appropriate procedures and in company training is essential as is the need to manage competencies and to ensure that training is effective and relavent.
FTS and EWIS training is mandatory of all staff who work on aircraft which carry more than 30 passengers or the equivalent size of Cargo aircraft.
What does it mean for you as an operator or maintainer? As an operator for example you should be satisfying yourself during audit that the Part 145 MRO organisation fully complies with both the regulatory requirements and your Part M requirements. (A hugely important element). As a Part 145 organisation you should satisfy yourself that you have appropriate Maintenance Organisation Exposition MOE Procedures, Competent and trained maintenance staff to comply with all the regulatory requirements, including the need for recurrent Fuel Tank Safety and EWIS
Both EWIS and FTS have a major impact on in-service continuing airworthiness management and maintenance of aircraft.
One example of a particular outcome was the need for management of the fuel tank related maintenance requirements and associated activities which have become known as CDCCL Critical Design Control Configuration Limitations. The comprehensive understanding of this is addressed during Fuel Tank Safety training.
CDCCL requirements have a direct bearing on the activities of the Part 145 maintenance organisation and the effective oversight by the operators Part M organisation.
Avisa-ee Fuel Tank Safety FTS and Electrical Wiring Interconnect System Training EWIS is normally available as in company or open trainings and address all regulatory issues associated with Fuel Tank Safety and EWIS and satisfies the mandatory training including examination recommended by EASA. For additional information about the trainings write us on office@avisa-ee.com or call us on +35929633166. www.avisa-ee.com

The need for Electrical Wiring Interconnect System EWIS training was not only identified but substantially raised in profile following two very dramatic and significant aviation accidents.
Since 2010 Avisa Eastern Europe Avisa-ee has started to deliver EWIS training both as open training courses and in company training courses.
The first accident affecting flight TWA 800 which exploded and broke up in mid air in the sea next to long island New York in 1996. The second affecting flight Swiss Air 111 in 1998.
The following paragraph was released by the FAA’s on November 8, 2007 and concerns aspects of EWIS on aircraft as to the reason for the increased concerns regarding electrical wiring systems in general.
“Safety concerns about wiring systems in aircraft were brought to the forefront of public attention by a midair explosion in 1996 involving a 747 airplane. Ignition of flammable vapors in the fuel tank was the probable cause of that fatal accident, and the most likely source was a wiring failure that allowed a spark to enter the fuel tank. All 230 people aboard the airplane were killed. Two years later, an MD–11 airplane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 229 people aboard. Although an exact cause could not be determined, the presence of re-solidified copper on a portion of a wire of the in-flight entertainment system cable indicated that wire arcing had occurred in the area where the fire most likely originated.
Before these accidents wiring was not considered such a major issues and little emphasis was placed on the need to deliver appropriate training for Electrical Wiring Interconnect System EWIS.
In the aftermath of TWA 800 Several rule making committees were formed under the guidance of the FAA ,specifically the Ageing Transport Systems Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ATSRAC) was brought together with the support of external regulatory bodies to examine the current state of aging aircraft systems.
One of the main areas where special attention was focused was electrical wiring, its installation and the associated in service inspection and maintenance.
The Swiss accident some 2 years after TWA 800 only served to highlight the importance of delivering appropriate and effective Electrical Wiring Interconnect System EWIS Training and effective inspection procedures.
The FAA position on Electrical Wiring Interconnect System EWIS Training was modified dramatically by the findings.
In Europe, EASA has issued 3 documents AMC 20-21 Programme to enhance aeroplane Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) maintenance AMC 20-22 (AMC = acceptable means of compliance)
Aeroplane Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Training Programme AND AMC 20-23 Development of Electrical Standard Wiring Practices documentation.
Avisa-ee is pleased to discuss your EWIS training needs and advises that we train effective Electrical Wiring Interconnect System EWIS Training and effective inspection procedures delivered to the highest professional standards. Please contact office@avisa-ee.com if you are interested in this training.