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A Global Overview of Aircraft Maintenance Approvals: Spotlight on EASA
Explore how global aviation authorities regulate aircraft maintenance, with a special focus on EASA’s Part-145 and Part-CAO frameworks. This article compares European standards with those in the USA, South Africa, and Asia—highlighting how different regions ensure safety and compliance across both complex commercial aircraft and general aviation. A must-read for aviation professionals and enthusiasts alike.

From quick fixes on the apron to deep inspections in a hangar, aircraft mechanics are vital to aviation safety. But how they’re trained and certified varies across the globe. In this article, we break down the structured categories of EASA’s licensing system and compare them to the more flexible FAA model in the U.S. and the SACAA system in South Africa. Whether you’re managing a global fleet or local MRO, understanding these differences is key to staying compliant—and operationally efficient.

Part-CAO vs CAMO: Understanding EASA’s Airworthiness Approvals

In aviation maintenance, regulatory clarity isn’t optional—it’s essential. This article explores the key differences between EASA’s Part-CAO and CAMO approvals, two core frameworks for managing continuing airworthiness in Europe. Whether you’re a small operator or a large MRO, understanding which approval fits your operation can impact both compliance and efficiency.

As an aviation maintenance provider, it is essential that every aspect of your business is tracked in precise detail. That is why you need a dedicated maintenance solution. However, aviation maintenance software is not cheap. So what do you do?

Part-M Light affects the lighter end of the General Aviation (GA) community including aircraft owners/operators, independent certifying staff, maintenance organisations, CAMOs, and competent authorities overseeing these aircraft and activities.