Acceptable means of compliance (AMC)

Level 1 vs Level 2 Audit Findings: What They Really Mean for Aviation – guest article by Florin Necula, PhD

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July 04, 2025

Steven Bentley

By Florin Necula, PhD | Maintenance Manager & Licensed Aircraft EngineerJul 3rd, 2025 Abstract In civil aviation, audit findings serve not only as indicators of regulatory compliance but also as reflections of organisational resilience and the maturity of oversight systems. This article analyses the classifications, meaning, and implications of audit findings under EASA and UK…

Effective Strategies for Applying EASA STORM Cyber Security Framework

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Digital shield and network graphic illustrating practical guidance for implementing EASA STORM cyber security provisions in aviation

January 27, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers fundamental issues related to the challenge to address cyber security threats within EASA regulated Organisation Introduction EASA’s STORM initiative—Shared Trans-Organisational Risk Management addresses the interconnected risks within the aviation ecosystem, recognizing that risks cannot be managed in isolation due to the increasing digitization and interdependencies across stakeholders. EASA Guidelines and Regulatory…

The (EC) Regulation 965/2012 Training for Large A/C was completed by delegates from AirExplore

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Regulation 965/2012

July 12, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is delighted to share that the (EC) Regulation 965/2012 (Large A/C – Air Carrier) course was delivered to 15 delegates from AirExplore. The experienced SAS instructor, Davit Mazmishvili, delivered the training at the AirExplore’s Facilities. About the course During the course, the participants will learn about various aspects of (EC) Regulation…

Become a member of the SOL Plus Program – Enjoy the (EU) Regulation 965/2012 Introduction Course for Free

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Become a member of the SOL Plus Program – Enjoy the (EU) Regulation 965/2012 Introduction Course for free

June 25, 2024

Steven Bentley

Are any Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonlibe.com courses available for free enrolment? Yes, there are! Sign up for the (EU) Regulation 965/2012 Introduction Course with VO available through our SOL Plus Program. After completing the course, you can print out your certificate. Become a member About the course This training is tailored to key Aviation Management,…