Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers ANAC – EASA Relationship in Detail Introduction – The cooperation between these two entities is governed by a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA), which functions as the legal treaty, and the Technical Implementation Procedures (TIP), which serve as the technical “operating manual” for that treaty. The Core Agreement: EASA-ANAC BASA Signed: July 2011 (Entered…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) reviews the differences between ICAO & EASA Flight Time Limitations Introduction Fatigue management is a critical safety pillar under ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft). It addresses the physiological risks of sleep loss, extended wakefulness, and circadian rhythm disruption. While ICAO provides high-level Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), EASA provides a…

MRO Middle East 2026 As the aviation industry prepares to converge at the Dubai World Trade Centre for MRO Middle East 2026, Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) has announced its participation, located at Booth 860. To ensure you arrive at Booth 860 with a clear advantage, we recommend utilizing the official event MRO Middle East App…

In this interview, Sofema CEO Steve Bentley explains his “partnership-first” strategy for 2026, prioritizing long-term client trust over short-term profits through transparent pricing, “down-selling” unnecessary training, and freezing costs to support aviation budgets. Interviewer: Steve, 2026 is starting with a lot of economic pressure on aviation training budgets. You’ve recently said that Sofema’s goal is sometimes…