Are you ready for the February 2026 EASA Part-IS deadline? The EASA aviation landscape is changing. Information Security & Cyber threats are no longer just IT issues. They are critical safety hazards. EASA’s new Part-IS (Information Security) regulations mandate a sophisticated approach to risk management, specifically recommending the Bowtie Methodology to bridge the gap between…

Aviation Safety Managers are meant to be the guardians of our skies — quiet heroes navigating risk, promoting just culture, and pushing for systemic improvements. And yet, many feel unsupported in their role. The challenge isn’t just technical — it’s cultural, structural, and often personal. Leadership expectations are rising, but many Safety Managers haven’t been…

We are excited to present the winners from the Sofema Online’s Mascot Prize Contest! Meet Alexandru Diaconu, one of the FREE Diploma Winners of Our Mascot Prize Contest. He is a Senior Cabin Crew Member at AnimaWings, Now Excelling in the Safety Department. Hear more from Alexandru and his journey below. Alexandru has chosen the Safety…

Steve Bentley, FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services Considers the best practices, challenges and additional considerations related to Safety Auditing Methods within Ground Operations Both SMS compliance auditing and safety system (risk) auditing are crucial for maintaining and improving aviation safety. Compliance auditing ensures the organization meets regulatory standards, but risk auditing goes further by…