EASA

EASA Electronic Personnel Licenses (EPL)-ICAO Amendment 178 to Annex 1

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January 13, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) Reviews ICAO Amendment 178: The Global Standard Introduction Amendment 178 introduced Chapter 5 to Annex 1, specifically defining the technical specifications for EPLs. Its primary goal is to ensure that a digital license issued by one State is recognized and verifiable by any other State. Core Requirements Offline Verification:A license must be…

How EASA Standardisation Activities Align with The ICAO USOAP Program

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ICAO

January 07, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) discusses the following in detail, referencing the relationship between EASA and ICAO. EASA Context: How EASA Standardisation activities align with the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – USOAP program. The relationship between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is characterised by a high degree…

20% December Discount on Sofema Online’s Flight & Ground Operations Learning Path Diploma

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December 19, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) announces a 20% discount on the Flight & Ground Operations Learning Path Diploma for all enrollments made during December 2025 using the code DECEMBER20. The Flight & Ground Operations Learning Path Diploma is a comprehensive, integrated program designed to help aviation professionals demonstrate a strong understanding of flight and ground operations across…

Updated course: EASA – FAA Bilateral Agreements related to Aircraft Certification and Maintenance Acceptance Now Available on Sofema Online

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December 15, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is excited to share the latest updated training by Sofema Online (SOL): EASA – FAA Bilateral Agreements related to Aircraft Certification and Maintenance Acceptance Enrol today What is the training about? This training provides a structured introduction to the EASA–FAA Bilateral Agreements, focusing on aircraft certification and maintenance acceptance between Europe…