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ICAO Annex 6 – Article 83bis Implications and the “Safety Oversight of the State of the Operator.”

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83bis

January 22, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the role and purpose of ICAO Article 83bis. Introduction ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft) is fundamentally built on the principle that the State of the Operator is responsible for the safety oversight of air operations. However, the Chicago Convention originally placed primary responsibility on the State of Registry. This creates a legal and…

Delegates from Electra Airways Successfully Completed Cybersecurity Part-IS Implementation for EASA – Approved Organizations training by Sofema Aviation Services

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Cybersecurity Part-IS Implementation for EASA - Approved Organizations

September 25, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is delighted to share that the Cybersecurity Part- IS Implementation for EASA-Approved Organisations training was delivered to 12 delegates from Electra Airways.  Our CEO, Steve Bentley, FRAeS, carried out the classroom training.   About the training The Cybersecurity PART-IS Implementation for EASA-Approved Organisations is a 2-day program designed for aviation professionals to…

New Training Available: Secure Your EASA Third Country Approval Readiness – Master the Regulatory Requirements in Just 2 Days – Enrol Now!

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EASA -Third-Country Approval

February 12, 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: Regulatory Training for Organisations Seeking EASA Third Country Regulatory Approval – 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…

Typical Abbreviations & Terms used within an EASA Maintenance Planning Environment

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Key Abbreviations in EASA Aircraft Maintenance

September 27, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers Typical Abbreviations & Terms used within an EASA Maintenance Planning Environment. AD Airworthiness Directive: An Airworthiness Directive (AD) is a legally enforceable regulation issued by aviation authorities (like EASA or FAA) to address a safety issue identified in an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance. It mandates inspections, repairs, or modifications…