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Sofema Online (SOL) Reviews ICAO Amendment 178: The Global Standard Introduction Amendment 178 introduced Chapter 5 to Annex 1, specifically defining the technical specifications for EPLs. Its primary goal is to ensure that a digital license issued by one State is recognized and verifiable by any other State. Core Requirements Offline Verification:A license must be…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) discusses the following in detail, referencing the relationship between EASA and ICAO. EASA Context: How EASA Standardisation activities align with the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – USOAP program. The relationship between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is characterised by a high degree…

With the February 2026 deadline for EASA Part-IS compliance fast approaching, aviation organizations are under increasing pressure to integrate robust Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) into their existing safety frameworks. To support the industry through this transition, Steve Bentley (FRAeS), CEO of Sofema Aviation Services, will host a live, interactive online ISMS Q&A Session on…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key issues related to compliance, safety management, flight data analysis, data protection, and aircraft tracking – general requirements and state responsibilities. Compliance with Laws The operator bears significant responsibility for ensuring all operations adhere to the laws and regulations of the States in which they operate. Operator Responsibilities: The operator…