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The Need to Move Towards a Risk-Based Audit Program

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Risk-Based

April 15, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation (SA) Considers Key Elements of an EASA Compliant Risk-Based Audit Program. Introduction – The Need for a Risk-Based Approach Traditional auditing is often criticized as a “tick-box” exercise in which every department is audited at the same frequency and depth, regardless of its danger or stability. The need to move toward RBA is…

Meet Our Client – C.A.S Cyprus Aerotechnical Services LTD, Now a Privileged Training Partner

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C.A.S

April 09, 2026

Steven Bentley

We are delighted to welcome C.A.S Cyprus Aerotechnical Services LTD as the newest member of our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program. About C.A.S Cyprus Aerotechnical Services LTD C.A.S. is an aviation services company providing aircraft maintenance and component logistics support within civil aviation. Its team includes licensed certifying engineers and technical staff with experience in aircraft…

EASA Risk Based on Internal Audit Methodology Compared to Traditional Audit Approaches

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April 09, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation (SA) considers the transition from a traditional audit approach to a Risk-Based Auditing (RBA) methodology representing a paradigm shift from a static “snapshot” of compliance to a dynamic, intelligence-driven verification of organizational health. Core Philosophy: Snapshots vs. Dynamic Oversight Traditional Auditing: This model is often criticized as a “tick-box” exercise. It focuses on providing…

New Course Launch: CS 25 Compliant Cabin Certification & Mods Training Program Now Available on Sofema Online

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April 08, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is excited to share the latest training by Sofema Online (SOL): CS 25 Compliant Cabin Certification & Mods Training Program Enrol today What is the training about? This course provides a practical and regulatory-focused understanding of how cabin modifications are certified, addressing both the underlying regulatory framework and the real-world application of certification…