Steven Bentley's posts

Navigating the “A” Rating: Managing Off-Wing Components Without a “C” Approval

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April 20, 2026

Steven Bentley

Can We Manage Components Off-Wing without a “C” Rating Approval – when the inspection is included in the AMM (Small company)   A Short Answer is a qualified yes – However to Note it is nothing to do with Company Size The question of whether an organization can manage components off-wing without a Category C…

Sofema Aviation Online Announces Record 5th-Year Partnership Renewal with Philippine Airlines

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April 17, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Online is proud to announce the signing of a landmark agreement with Philippine Airlines (PAL), marking the fifth consecutive year of our strategic partnership. This record-breaking deal provides the airline with unprecedented access to world-class regulatory training through the Sofema Corporate Freedom Pass (CFP) 20. Unmatched Scale and Efficiency Under the new agreement, Philippine…

Feedback from Aviation Organisations – Are your HR and ADMIN Staff EASA Savvy?

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April 17, 2026

Steven Bentley

The aviation industry operates under a microscope of compliance where “knowing the rules” is typically focused on engineering personnel and post-holders. However, the administrative engine – specifically HR, Recruitment, and People & Culture, is often left to navigate complex EASA regulations by instinct rather than instruction. Consider the disconnect facing aviation administration and how Sofema…

Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 17 April 2026

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Aviation Weekly News Roundup

April 17, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup >Flight chaos looms over shortage of aviation fuel PARIS: Passenger flights could be grounded in the next two months because of a global shortage of aviation fuel caused by the Middle East war, industry…