These appendices are part of the regulation (Annex III) itself. They establish the mandatory legal standards and forms required for the issuance, extension, and management of Aircraft Maintenance License (AML).
We recently sat down with Steve Bentley, CEO of Sofema Aviation Services, to discuss the challenges our clients face. In a candid interview, Steve highlighted six "hard truths" about how companies currently buy and manage training-and how a few small shifts in perspective can unlock massive value.
Here is what we learned.
With the February 2026 deadline for EASA Part-IS compliance fast approaching, aviation organizations are under increasing pressure to integrate robust Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) into their existing safety frameworks.
Q: Steve, MRO Middle East 2026 is approaching fast. Why have you identified this specific event as a "strategic milestone" for Sofema Aviation Services?
Part-66 defines the aircraft maintenance licence and establishes the requirements for application, issue, and continuation of its validity. An aircraft maintenance licence permits its holder to issue certificates of release to service (CRS) following maintenance work. The privileges of the license holder are prescribed by Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 and Annex III (Part-66) thereto.
In the competitive landscape of global aviation, technical competence is expected. At Sofema Online, we understand that regulatory intelligence is what separates the leaders from the followers.
For aviation professionals and organisations operating within the unique frameworks of the Overseas Territories (OTAR), the UAE (GCAA), and Saudi Arabia (GACA), generic training is no longer enough. You need targeted, compliant, and up-to-date knowledge that aligns with the specific "Hard Law" and "Soft Law" of these jurisdictions.
This detailed comparison will discuss the cost and merits of the Sofema Online Freedom Pass (6-month individual plan) and the CAMO Diploma (All prices mentioned are in EUR (€) and may be subject to VAT).
Sofema Online's achievement of 35,000 enrollments in 2025 is an outstanding result that positions it as a market leader in niche regulatory aviation training. This success stems from a highly effective e-learning model that masterfully addresses the core, mandatory compliance needs of the aviation sector.
Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the potential value of some repetition within the Course Training Material.
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Sofema Online Clients Can Achieve Daily Delegate Prices Below 4 Euro / Day of Training
