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Navigating the “A” Rating: Managing Off-Wing Components Without a “C” Approval

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April 20, 2026

Steven Bentley

Can We Manage Components Off-Wing without a “C” Rating Approval – when the inspection is included in the AMM (Small company)   A Short Answer is a qualified yes – However to Note it is nothing to do with Company Size The question of whether an organization can manage components off-wing without a Category C…

Sofema Aviation Services introduces an upcoming webinar dedicated to navigating EASA Part 21 G and 21 J regulations

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February 03, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar designed to guide aviation professionals through the complexities of EASA Part 21 Subpart G (Production) and Subpart J (Design) regulations.  Join us for an interactive live webinar workshop on Tuesday, 10 February, from 10:30 am to 13:00 (Sofia, Bulgaria time). Register here In this…

EASA to UK CAA Part 145 Regulatory Obligations – Differences: Enrol Today and Bridge the Compliance Gap

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EASA to UK CAA Part 145 Regulatory Obligations – Differences

August 20, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is excited to share the latest training by Sofema Online (SOL): EASA to UK CAA Part 145 Regulatory Obligations – Differences Enrol today What is the training about? EASA to UK CAA Part-145 Regulatory Obligations – Differences is a focused training designed for aviation professionals who have already completed EASA Part-145 Initial training. The…

With Over 7,700 Suspect Parts, EASA Faces Uphill Battle to Regulate the Aviation Supply Chain

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December 19, 2024

Steven Bentley

Comments by Steven Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com Facing The Aviation Supply Chain Challenge The aviation industry’s safety and operational reliability depend heavily on rigorous supply chain oversight, yet the growing influx of suspected unapproved parts (SUPs) poses a significant challenge to regulators. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has flagged…