Steven Bentley's posts

Mastering Change in Aviation: New EASA Compliant Safety Management System – Management of Change Training Launched

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January 22, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to share that a new course has been added to our training portfolio: EASA Compliant Safety Management System – Management of Change – 2 Days Available as a Classroom or Webinar training* – Register at [email protected] *New – Participants can now enrol Free of Charge (FOC) in a complementary 1-day Sofema Online (SOL) training to…

ICAO Annex 6 – Article 83bis Implications and the “Safety Oversight of the State of the Operator.”

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January 22, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the role and purpose of ICAO Article 83bis. Introduction ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft) is fundamentally built on the principle that the State of the Operator is responsible for the safety oversight of air operations. However, the Chicago Convention originally placed primary responsibility on the State of Registry. This creates a legal and…

HAECO Global Engine Support Strengthens Partnership with Sofema: Signs PTP Agreement and Marks 5th Anniversary of Corporate Freedom Pass

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January 21, 2026

Steven Bentley

We are delighted to announce that HAECO Global Engine Support has further strengthened its commitment to professional excellence by signing a Privileged Training Partner (PTP) agreement with Sofema, alongside the 5th-year renewal of their Corporate Freedom Pass (CFP). A Milestone in Professional Development This dual commitment marks a significant milestone in the long-standing relationship between…

ICAO Annex 6 – Cargo Security and Flight Crew Protection

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ICAO Annex 6 - Cargo Security and Flight Crew Protection

January 21, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) examines the differences between ICAO and EASA regarding Cargo Security & Flight Crew Protection. Introduction ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft) sets global Standards, and Recommended Practices (SARPs), EASA translates these into binding European regulations, primarily through Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations). Two primary pillars of these security provisions are…

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