Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT) and SGI Aviation have signed recently a contract on the joint marketing and implementation of SAFA - training courses (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft) in Germany.

April 6th, 2010 - Amsterdam - LTT and SGI Aviation signed this cooperation agreement with the aim to jointly offer SAFA Training Courses for the German market. Under responsibility of the European Commission and coordinated by EASA in Cologne in Germany, the EU Member States are obliged to perform inspections on third country aircraft landing in their State. During these Ramp Checks the compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards is verified.

Initially the cooperation aims to deliver high-quality SAFA training especially to the German market. The training course portfolio does not only include SAFA inspector initial training courses, but also Practical training courses, Recurrent training courses, Dangerous Goods training courses, On-the-Job Training courses and Aviation English for SAFA inspectors.

An example of the cooperation is the delivery of SAFA Initial and Practical training in the LTT facilities of Erfurt, Germany. Through the usage of the Boeing 737 LTT training aircraft an effective SAFA practical training course is offered.

Klaus Schmidt-Klyk, Vice President Marketing, Sales & Business Development (LTT): „This cooperation with the renowned partner SGI enables LTT to once again extend its portfolio and is offered an excellent chance to further develop in the important market segment Safety Management Systems”.

Wim Ovaa, Managing Director SGI Aviation: “The extensive experience of LTT regarding aircraft technical training and the recognised Lufthansa quality, combined with SGI Aviation’s SAFA expertise, will be a definitive advantage for our German customers.”

SGI Aviation is an official Third Party SAFA Training Organization and as such accepted by many European States as their SAFA training provider.

About Lufthansa Technical Training
Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT) is the world’s leading provider of basic and advanced training for employees and management working in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and the broader aerospace industry. LTT offers basic technical training, type-specific advanced training, through to non-specialised technical and non-technical advanced training to a world-wide customer base of over 260 clients. LTT has over 50 years of experience, and is certified not only by EASA, but also numerous other international aviation authorities. LTT’s experience comes from working with one of the worlds most successful Airlines, Lufthansa, whose fleet is maintained by LTT trained and qualified engineers, mechanics and management staff.
www.ltt.de

About SGI Aviation
SGI Aviation, headquartered in Amsterdam, is a leading provider of technical and regulatory services to the National Authorities, Aircraft Leasing and Finance Community. With regional offices in Dublin, Singapore and Dallas, Florida, USA, they support clients globally. They also offer a range of EASA approved and certified Training Courses from Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) to new regulatory developments e.g. EASA Part M.
SGI offers advisory services on safety matters to many National Aviation Authorities and Airlines around the world and has already been accepted as the leading provider of SAFA training within the European States. SGI Aviation, an approved EASA Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO), has recently expanded its scope of approval to include Airbus A330 series aircraft. SGI Aviation now offer CAMO management and Airworthiness Review services for Boeing B737NG, B737classic, Airbus A320 and A330 series aircraft to the Leasing and Airline Communities.
www.sgiaviation.com