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ICAO Annex 6 – Article 83bis Implications and the “Safety Oversight of the State of the Operator.”

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83bis

January 22, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the role and purpose of ICAO Article 83bis. Introduction ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft) is fundamentally built on the principle that the State of the Operator is responsible for the safety oversight of air operations. However, the Chicago Convention originally placed primary responsibility on the State of Registry. This creates a legal and…

20% December Discount on Sofema Online’s Quality & Safety for EASA Compliant Operations Staff Learning Path Diploma

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Quality & Safety for EASA Compliant Operations Staff Learning Path Diploma

December 18, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) announces a 20% discount on the Quality & Safety for EASA Compliant Operations Staff Learning Path Diploma for all enrollments made during December 2025 using the code DECEMBER20. The Quality & Safety for EASA Compliant Operations Staff Learning Path Diploma is a comprehensive, integrated program designed to support operations professionals preparing to…

20% December Discount on Sofema Online’s EASA Part 145 Safety Management System Learning Path Diploma

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EASA Part 145

December 15, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) announces a 20% discount on the EASA Part 145 Safety Management System Learning Path Diploma for all enrollments made during December 2025 using the code DECEMBER20. The EASA Part 145 Safety Management System Learning Path Diploma is a comprehensive, integrated program designed to prepare organisations and individuals for the introduction of mandatory…

Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 16 May 2025

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May 16, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > EASA Certifies First U-space ATM Service Provider For Uncrewed AircraftAnra Technologies becomes the first certified U-space ATM provider, marking a key milestone in European UAS integration. This has major implications for training in…