Sofema Aviation Serices (SAS)

ICAO Annex 8, Approval of Production and Coordination Between States

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Production

January 14, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services Considers Key Expectations Related to Production Approval Production Approval – The standards for production approval ensure that every aircraft, engine, propeller, and associated part (and as of November 2026, remotely piloted aircraft systems) conforms to an approved design and is in a condition for safe operation. Responsibilities of the State of Manufacture The…

SOL Plus Paid Membership: Frequently Asked Questions

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January 13, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema provides a comprehensive Q&A guide to the new SOL Plus Paid membership, detailing how aviation professionals can transition from a pay-as-you-go model to a high-value subscription featuring exclusive discounts and unlimited study materials. GENERAL & VALUE Q: What exactly is SOL Plus Paid? A: SOL Plus Paid is a VIP subscription tier designed for aviation…

Master EASA Part-IS BOWTIE Risk Assessment with Sofema Online

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January 09, 2026

Steven Bentley

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…

ICAO Annex 6 – Part I General Requirements and State Responsibilities

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ICAO Annex 6 - Part I General Requirements and State Responsibilities

December 26, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key issues related to compliance, safety management, flight data analysis, data protection, and aircraft tracking – general requirements and state responsibilities. Compliance with Laws The operator bears significant responsibility for ensuring all operations adhere to the laws and regulations of the States in which they operate. Operator Responsibilities: The operator…