SafetyManagementSystems

The Need to Move Towards a Risk-Based Audit Program

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Risk-Based

April 15, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation (SA) Considers Key Elements of an EASA Compliant Risk-Based Audit Program. Introduction – The Need for a Risk-Based Approach Traditional auditing is often criticized as a “tick-box” exercise in which every department is audited at the same frequency and depth, regardless of its danger or stability. The need to move toward RBA is…

Sofema Online Celebrates Four Scholarship Alumni as Runner-Up Winners of 1-Year SOL Plus Membership

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SOL Plus Membership

March 20, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation is pleased to recognize four outstanding aviation professionals as Runner-Up Winners in the Sofema Online Leadership Scholarship Alumni Competition, each receiving a 1-Year SOL Plus Membership. Congratulations to: Shaima Mohamedahmed Elkhalifa Abdalla Showg Idris Jafer Taha Beverly Onyango Nebiyat Gebrehiwot Kahsay The competition was open exclusively to graduates of the Sofema Online Leadership Scholarship…

Sofema Supports Aviation Career Development with a Freedom Pass Giveaway Providing Unlimited Access to 500+ Courses

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development

March 09, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to announce Shaik Arif as the recipient of a 12-month Sofema Online Freedom Pass – Granting access to 500+ Aviation Training Courses designed to support development, skills, and industry competence.  The initiative reflects Sofema’s ongoing commitment to supporting the professional development of aviation specialists by providing access to high-quality…

Bilateral Considerations – EASA 145 vs. ANAC RBAC 145

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Bilateral

March 05, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) looks at the key aspects of the EASA ANAC Bilateral related to 145 Introduction The relationship between the European Union and Brazil is formalized through the EU-Brazil Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA). It relies on two primary technical pillars: the Technical Implementation Procedures (TIP) for Design and Production (Initial Airworthiness) and…