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Common Operations Finding: Emergency Equipment Not in Place
“On board” is not enough — it must be ready and reachable In the fast-paced world of aviation, every item on board has a purpose —...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Aug 12 min read


Getting to the Root – It’s Almost Never One
In audits, investigations, or improvement reviews, we’re often asked: ❓ “What was the root cause?” But here’s the truth: 🔍 There’s...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jul 112 min read


What Is and Isn’t a Finding?
Why Separating Non-Compliance from Observation Matters in Aviation Safety In audits and inspections, clarity matters a lot . Too often,...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jul 72 min read


Compliance Monitoring Isn’t About “Finding” Findings
In a well-functioning Compliance Monitoring System (CMS) , the auditor’s role is not to play detective or go on a fault-finding mission....
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jun 91 min read


Where Audit Findings Hide: It’s Not Always One Department’s Fault
After many years working in aviation compliance, one pattern has become impossible to ignore: Most audit findings don’t come from what...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jun 22 min read


Myth Buster: Passing an Audit Means Your SMS Works
Myth: “If your SMS passed an audit, it must be working.” Fact: Passing an audit doesn’t always mean your Safety Management System (SMS)...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
May 231 min read


EASA Regulations: Immediate vs. Delayed Effectiveness Across the EU and EEA
When EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) introduces a new regulation, EU Member States must apply it immediately once it enters...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
May 131 min read
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