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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

development relates to the technical
documentation of the aircraft that we
look after and whose data we have to
archive securely, verifiably and unam-
biguously.
We need to assess how blockchain
technology can be used for compliance
and record-keeping. This technology
ensures secure and immutable record-
keeping of maintenance activities, en-
hancing transparency and traceability.
This is crucial for regulatory compliance
and maintaining the integrity of main-
tenance records. These are just two ex-
amples from a large number of possible
innovations. RAS SAAR does not act vent accidents, and safeguard lives. For benefits from the diversity of the entire
alone, but we work together in the RAS us at RAS SAAR, maintaining rigorous RAS group.
Group to develop sustainable solutions. compliance and safety protocols is es-
This is the strength of our group. sential to uphold our reputation, meet Q - What are the key factors you con-
regulatory requirements, and provide sider when developing and implement-
Q - How does RAS SAAR stay current reliable, high-quality maintenance ing maintenance schedules for regional
with advancements in aviation technol- services to our clients. The regulatory jet and turboprop aircraft?
ogy and best practices in maintenance compliance at RAS SAAR is ensured Ans - First of all, I would like to state
and overhaul? through rigorous internal and external that RAS SAAR GmbH does not have its
Ans - RAS SAAR GmbH stays updated audits, continuous training, and obtain- own CAMO and is not affiliated with
with advancements in aviation technol- ing necessary certifications. the technical department of an airline.
ogy and best practices through con- Internal and external audits are crucial Therefore, we do not develop mainte-
tinuous exchange within the industry, as they provide an objective assessment nance schedules, we can only contrib-
cooperation with European aviation of compliance with aviation standards ute to them. However, a maintenance
training facilities, and partnerships with and identify areas for improvement. Ex- organization has a great responsibility
universities. This proactive approach ternal audits are used to ensure that we in this contribution. Every CAMO’s
includes participating in industry do not lose sight of external perspec- reliability program needs reliable data.
conferences, engaging in collaborative tives or become blind to our opera- This data is recorded by us as RAS
research projects, and leveraging the tions. We use external experts to audit SAAR, be it in the form of measured
expertise of academic institutions. By our processes as well as competent values, execution of operational tests
fostering these relationships, we ensure personnel from the entire RAS Group. or consumption of operating fluids such
that our staff are continuously trained The exchange of compliance person- as engine and hydraulic oil. The drivers
and aware of the latest technological nel between the different facilitates for a maintenance program are ground
innovations and regulatory changes. the sharing of objective views and best times, the airline’s operating model and
This commitment to ongoing educa- practices, ensuring alignment within maintenance capacity in the flight plan.
tion and industry engagement enables the RAS Group and fostering continuous When supporting maintenance
RAS SAAR to maintain high standards improvement in regulatory adherence schedules, RAS SAAR considers factors
in maintenance and overhaul, ensuring and safety management. such as manufacturer recommenda-
that our practices are always at the fore- Additionally, continuous training en- tions, aircraft usage patterns, histori-
front of the aviation industry. We also sures that staff are up-to-date with the cal maintenance data, and regulatory
employ RAS’ PART21J Design Organisa- latest regulations and best practices, requirements. They aim to balance
tion (DOA) by participating in programs maintaining high safety and quality optimal aircraft performance with
with a research component. standards. Cooperation within the RAS minimal operational disruption. There-
Group further enhances compliance fore, we recommend the adoption of
Q - Can you discuss the importance by sharing knowledge, resources, and predictive maintenance technologies,
of regulatory compliance in aircraft expertise across different facilities, en- such as advanced sensors and data
maintenance and how RAS SAAR en- suring a unified and thorough approach analytics. These allow maintenance
sures adherence to aviation laws and to regulatory adherence. RAS SAAR teams to monitor the health of aircraft
standards? adheres to guidelines set by aviation components in real-time. This helps in
Ans - Compliance and safety man- authorities such as EASA, CAA (UK), and predicting failures before they occur,
agement are critical in the aviation FAA to maintain compliance. Here too, reducing unplanned maintenance and
industry as they ensure the highest in the important area of compliance and downtime, and optimizing the mainte-
standards of operational integrity, pre- safety management, RAS SAAR GmbH nance schedule

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