Air Operations

How EASA Standardisation Activities Align with The ICAO USOAP Program

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January 07, 2026

Steven Bentley

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…

Sofema Aviation Services Considers EASA Lead Auditor Prerequisites

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June 04, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services provides the following discussion regarding the challenge to become an EASA Lead Auditor, addressing regulatory compliance, best practices, and practical guidance Introduction: Prerequisites for Becoming an EASA Lead Auditor Regulatory Context – EASA does not explicitly define a single standardized qualification for “Lead Auditors” across all contexts. Instead, Lead Auditors typically operate within…

Congratulations to Dobrica Vincic for becoming the SAS Instructor of the Year for 2023!

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SAS Instructor of the Year

December 21, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is delighted to congratulate Dobrica Vincic for becoming SAS Instructor of the Year for 2023! Sofema has been delivering high-level regulatory training since 2008. We are delighted to support the aviation industry by providing delegates from all over the world with cost-effective aviation training courses delivered by experienced and competent trainers….

Review of Changes to EASA Part SPA Update following the introduction of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021_2237 of 15 December 2021 (Large Aircraft)

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July 12, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the changes to EASA Part SPA introduced by Amendment (EU) 2021_2237 to regulation EU 965_2012 “All weather operations and for flight crew training and checking” Introduction The existing rules regulating all-weather operations should be updated to ensure that they reflect recent technological advancements in new airborne systems and the best…