AircraftMaintenanceTraining

Course Update: EASA Part 147 & Part 66 Combined Regulatory Review

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EASA Part 147 & Part 66

June 02, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation (SA) is excited to share the latest updated training: EASA Part 147 & Part 66 Combined Regulatory Review Enrol today What is the training about? This course provides a comprehensive review of the EASA Part 147 & Part 66 regulatory framework governing aircraft maintenance training and licensing. Participants will gain an understanding of…

EASA Part 147 Approval Challenges & Best Practices

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EASA Part 147 Approval Challenges & Best Practices

December 19, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services considers issues, challenges, and best practices related to the EASA Part 147 Approval landscape, moving beyond basic regulatory definitions to practical operational realities. It is designed for professionals looking to establish, manage, or audit a Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO). Executive Summary: The Role of Part 147 Unlike a standard school, a Part…

Boeing MEDA Considerations – Latent Conditions vs. Active Failures

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Boeing MEDA Considerations - Latent Conditions vs. Active Failures

October 24, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) looks at the implications of Latent & Active Failures related to MEDA Investigations. Definitions (simplified) Active Failures: Front-line deviations that directly precede the event-slips, lapses, mistakes, or rule violations at the point of work (e.g., step omitted, wrong torque, cross-mated connector). Latent Conditions: Hidden system weaknesses that sit in the background…