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Regulatory, Industry, and Business Drivers Influencing Practical Investigation Skills

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Regulatory Industry Skills image

April 16, 2026

Steven Bentley

These drivers act as the “why” behind the SMS, shaping how an organization prioritizes its investigative resources. Regulatory Drivers Modern regulators have shifted from prescriptive rules (did you do X?) to performance-based oversight (how well does X work?). This means investigations must now provide documented proof that the SMS is functioning as a closed-loop system….

Meet Our Client – Sirio S.p.A, Now a Privileged Training Partner

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Sirio S.p.A

April 16, 2026

Steven Bentley

We are delighted to welcome Sirio S.p.A as the newest member of our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program. About Sirio S.p.A Sirio was established in 1984 as an aircraft management and maintenance organization. It operates globally, providing services with a focus on individualized client support. Through its relationship with Flexjet, Sirio-managed clients have access to a…

New Course Launch: FAA Airworthiness Essentials 14 CFR – Part 21 Now Available on Sofema Online

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FAA Airworthiness

April 15, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is excited to share the latest training by Sofema Online (SOL):  FAA Airworthiness Essentials 14 CFR – Part 21 Enrol today What is the training about? This course offers an in-depth overview of Part 21, focusing on the certification processes, requirements for airworthiness, and the responsibilities of manufacturers, applicants, and certificate holders in…

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…

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