Management of Change (MOC)

European Aviation-The Compliance Paradox: Why “Qualified” Does Not Necessarily Equal “Safe”

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Aviation professional figure standing on a maze symbolizing compliance challenges in European aviation under Part-21 regulations

February 24, 2026

Steven Bentley

Introduction In the European context, where the regulatory landscape is becoming an Eco system of interconnected parts – Part M & Part-CAMO, Part-145, Part-21, and the cybersecurity mandates of Part-IS a “checkbox” mentality will not work in the long view. Reality Check – In the traditional world, we measured safety by the absence of accidents. In…

Introduction to Management of Change (MoC) in Aviation

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Introduction to Management of Change (MoC) in Aviation

February 05, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Takes a Deep Dive into the Management of Change Process. Introduction In the aviation industry, the Management of Change (MoC) is no longer optional; it is a mandatory component of the “Safety Risk Management” pillar within a Safety Management System (SMS). EASA regulations explicitly acknowledge that business risks, such as financial…

Identifying Change Processes in an EASA Part 145 SMS

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Aviation professional using a laptop with digital checklists, illustrating identifying change processes in an EASA-Part-145-SMS.

January 26, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Looks at Processes to ensure we are able to Identify change throughout the organisational system. Introduction For any medium to large EASA Compliant Part 145 Organisation, the SMS must shift from the “informal” oversight possible in small shops to formalized, data-driven processes. Typically with limited resources we need to avoid the…

Mastering Change in Aviation: New EASA Compliant Safety Management System – Management of Change Training Launched

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January 22, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to share that a new course has been added to our training portfolio: EASA Compliant Safety Management System – Management of Change – 2 Days Available as a Classroom or Webinar training* – Register at [email protected] *New – Participants can now enrol Free of Charge (FOC) in a complementary 1-day Sofema Online (SOL) training to…