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The Aviation Knowledge Infrastructure – A 2026 Strategic Update – Interview with Steven Bentley

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January 19, 2026

Steven Bentley

Discussing the Evolution of the Corporate Freedom Pass (CFP) – As of January 2026, Sofema Online supports 3,500 B2B clients and hosts a library of over 525 regulatory and vocational courses. Interviewer: Steven, looking at the numbers for January 2026 – 3,500 B2B clients and over 525 courses – the growth trajectory has been significant….

How to Establish an EASA-Recognised CS-25 Appendix F Flammability Test House

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How to Establish an EASA-Recognised CS-25 Appendix F Flammability Test House

November 14, 2025

Steven Bentley

An Appendix F flammability test house plays a key role in supporting EASA certification programs, and growing industry demand is encouraging many organisations to establish their own facilities. However, creating a test house capable of performing EASA CS-25 Appendix F flammability testing is not a simple “certification” process, as EASA does not directly approve independent…

Certification of Night Vision Equipment within an EASA Environment

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Night Vision Equipment

October 24, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers issues related to the use and operation of Night Vision Equipment in Aviation. Introduction – Review of Questions Addressed by EASA What are the expectations of the Agency with respect to Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) competencies at a DOA holder? A detailed review of the DOA competencies related to NVIS will…

Delegates from UUDS Aero completed the EASA CS 25 Compliant Cabin Certification & Mods Training Program

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EASA CS 25

March 27, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to share that the EASA CS 25 Compliant Cabin Certification & Mods Training Program was successfully delivered to delegates from UUDS Aero.  The training was carried out as a webinar by the experienced SAS instructor Rustom Sutaria on 13-17 February 2023. What was the course about? This training aims…