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Sofema Aviation Services Announces EASA Compliance Auditors Masterclass Webinar

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Masterclass

April 07, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is proud to announce an exclusive EASA Compliance Auditors Masterclass taking place on May 20. Led by industry expert Steven Bentley, this intensive session is designed to redefine value in aviation regulatory training, offering a direct, cost-effective alternative to traditional, high-priced programs. Register here The Masterclass Event Date: May 20 Session…

White Paper: The Invisible Standard – Bridging the Gap Between MSG-3 Maintenance and Inspector Competence under EASA Part 145

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April 06, 2026

Steven Bentley

Executive Summary The aviation maintenance industry is currently navigating a quiet crisis of “procedural literacy”. While the transition from MSG-2 (Maintenance Steering Group-2) to MSG-3 is complete on paper, the human element – the inspector – often remains tethered to an obsolete philosophy. Under EASA Part 145, organizations are required to manage competence, yet a…

Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 3 April 2026

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Aviation Weekly News Roundup

April 03, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup >Petrobras raises aviation-kerosene price by 55 % and offers airlines unprecedented installment plan Brazilian flag oil company Petrobras stunned the aviation sector at dawn on 2 April by increasing the refinery gate price of…

Meet Our Client – Aero Mongolia LLC, Now a Privileged Training Partner

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Aero Mongolia

April 02, 2026

Steven Bentley

We are delighted to welcome Aero Mongolia LLC as the newest member of our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program. About Aero Mongolia LLC Aero Mongolia was established in 2001 as the country’s first privately owned airline and is a subsidiary of Monnis Group. The airline operates domestic and international services using a fleet that includes Embraer…