In this interview, Sofema CEO Steve Bentley explains his “partnership-first” strategy for 2026, prioritizing long-term client trust over short-term profits through transparent pricing, “down-selling” unnecessary training, and freezing costs to support aviation budgets. Interviewer: Steve, 2026 is starting with a lot of economic pressure on aviation training budgets. You’ve recently said that Sofema’s goal is sometimes…

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…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is excited to share the latest training by Sofema Online (SOL): Building Aviation Training Client Relationships Enrol today *Special offer: Training Managers, Training Coordinators, and Compliance Managers are invited to enjoy complimentary full access to this course, including the final examination and certificate of completion, for all enrollments processed through the end of…

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…