Steven Bentley's posts

Lead with Confidence and Clarity – Enrol in Our Critical Thinking for Airline Operational & Maintenance Leaders Course!

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June 09, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to share that a new course has been added to our training portfolio: Critical Thinking for Airline Operational & Maintenance Leaders – 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 enhance…

Introduction to the EASA Management System Assessment Tool (MSAT) – Issue 2

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June 09, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key elements of the MSAT Tool The EASA MSAT Issue 2 represents a paradigm shift from compliance-focused oversight to a holistic, performance-driven model. It challenges both authorities and operators to go beyond minimum requirements, embedding resilience, risk-awareness, and continuous improvement into everyday operations. By embracing MSAT, the aviation community…

Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 6 June 2025

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June 06, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Maintenance Issues Could Be Cause Of Dramatic Engine Fire On American Airlines Boeing 737, NTSB Report RevealsPotential maintenance issues may have been the root cause of a serious incident onboard an American Airlines…

Sofema Aviation Services Addresses Common Non-Conformities in EASA Audits

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June 06, 2025

Steven Bentley

Steve Bentley, FRAeS and CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (with over 30 years of auditing experience), comments on the challenges of driving an effective compliance system Introduction As an auditor with over 30 years of experience, I firmly believe there are no truly “common” findings in EASA audits. However, there are areas of shortfall. Each…

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