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Meet Our Client – FLYONE AIRLINES S.R.L. Now a Privileged Training Partner

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Privileged Training Partner (PTP)

February 26, 2026

Steven Bentley

We are delighted to welcome FLYONE AIRLINES S.R.L. as the newest member of our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program. About FLYONE AIRLINES S.R.L. FLYONE Airlines is a Moldovan airline founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chișinău, and is the country’s largest airline by passenger traffic. It is an IATA member, holds a Romanian Air Operator’s Certificate, and…

Discussing the Specific Data Requirements for Modifying Embraer Aircraft under EASA Jurisdiction

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Embraer

February 26, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Looks at the Validation Process for Embraer Aircraft within Europe Introduction  The core friction here is that while Embraer is a global top-tier OEM, the data flow for modifications is not as “automatic” as it is between the FAA and EASA. The Core Concept: Validation vs. Automatic Acceptance Under the EASA-ANAC…

Empower Your Workforce with Unlimited Access to Sofema Online No Cost Introductory Courses with Instructor Voice Over

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Voice Over

February 25, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) is pleased to announce a new initiative to support the growth and regulatory competency of its Privileged Training Partner (PTP) community. In line with the “Sofema Giving Back” philosophy, PTP clients can now enroll unlimited employees in five key introductory courses at no cost. As a leader in aviation e-learning with a…

European Aviation-The Compliance Paradox: Why “Qualified” Does Not Necessarily Equal “Safe”

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Aviation professional figure standing on a maze symbolizing compliance challenges in European aviation under Part-21 regulations

February 24, 2026

Steven Bentley

Introduction In the European context, where the regulatory landscape is becoming an Eco system of interconnected parts – Part M & Part-CAMO, Part-145, Part-21, and the cybersecurity mandates of Part-IS a “checkbox” mentality will not work in the long view. Reality Check – In the traditional world, we measured safety by the absence of accidents. In…