By Florin Necula, PhD | Maintenance Manager & Licensed Aircraft EngineerJul 3rd, 2025 Abstract In civil aviation, audit findings serve not only as indicators of regulatory compliance but also as reflections of organisational resilience and the maturity of oversight systems. This article analyses the classifications, meaning, and implications of audit findings under EASA and UK…

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Boeing to retrofit 737 MAX fleet with enhanced door plug design following NTSB probeThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has urged Boeing to retrofit its 737 MAX fleet with an enhanced design for…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the challenges related to effective EASA compliance audit oversight Reality Check – Attempting to hide information during an audit is not only a red flag but may constitute a reportable occurrence depending on the impact on safety or compliance. As a Compliance Auditor, you must remain impartial but firm, safeguard…

From a Vision in 2008 to a Global Leader in Aviation Regulatory Training By Steven Bentley, FRAeS – CEO, Sofema Aviation Services & Sofema Online In March 2008, we launched Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) with a clear and ambitious goal: to deliver accessible, practical, and competence-based aviation regulatory training that empowers professionals and supports global…