Sofema Aviation (SA) takes a deep dive into a Risk-Based Oversight (RBO) Audit Approach The Core Philosophy: The Two Pillars of RBO The foundation of any risk-based system rests on two distinct pillars that move the focus beyond simple checklists: Planning Driven by Profile and Performance: The audit schedule is no longer a static calendar but…

Sofema Aviation Considers the oversight fundaments for EASA approved Organisations and considers the role of the Compliance Auditor Introduction In 2026, the EASA landscape focuses heavily on the Management System (MS). For an internal auditor, the goal is to bridge the gap between the regulatory requirement for Protection and the commercial drive for Production. When a finding…

We are delighted to welcome PRECISION AIR SERVICES PLC as the newest member of our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program. About Precision Air Services Plc Precision Air was founded in 1991. It provides scheduled flight services to over 10 destinations within and outside Tanzania from its main hub Dar es Salaam. The airline operates a fleet…

In this Sofema Aviation Services white paper discussion, Steve Bentley, FRAeS, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services, explores how modern EASA auditing is evolving toward a more risk-based, performance-driven, and collaborative approach that strengthens safety culture while maintaining regulatory integrity. Introduction  Here we will discuss each of the following points in turn: Applying a more practical,…