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Meet Our Client – Precision Air Services Plc, Now a Privileged Training Partner

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Precision Air Services Plc

April 30, 2026

Steven Bentley

We are delighted to welcome PRECISION AIR SERVICES PLC as the newest member of our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program. About Precision Air Services Plc Precision Air was founded in 1991. It provides scheduled flight services to over 10 destinations within and outside Tanzania from its main hub Dar es Salaam. The airline operates a fleet…

EASA Auditing Masterclass – Balancing “The Book” with Risk-Based Pragmatism

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Auditing

April 30, 2026

Steven Bentley

In this Sofema Aviation Services white paper discussion, Steve Bentley, FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services, explores how modern EASA auditing is evolving toward a more risk-based, performance-driven, and collaborative approach that strengthens safety culture while maintaining regulatory integrity. Introduction  Here we will discuss each of the following points in turn: Applying a more practical,…

Sofema Aviation Expands Training Portfolio with New Courses and Key Program Updates

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Sofema Aviation

April 29, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation (SA) continues to strengthen its industry-leading aviation training portfolio by introducing new courses and key updates across multiple regulatory and operational offerings over the past two months. New Training Programs Introduced Sofema Aviation is pleased to announce the launch of the following specialized courses: CS 25 Compliant Cabin Certification & Modifications Training Program…

EASA Internal Audit Root Cause Analysis Techniques

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EASA Internal Audit image

April 29, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation (SA) considers in depth the process to identify systemic risks before they become findings in an EASA audit, additionally how to ensure that the Quality Control processes are compliant and effective. Introduction In the EASA environment, the shift from purely compliance-based oversight to performance-based oversight requires organizations to move beyond “checking boxes.” To…