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EASA Basic Regulation – EU 2018/1139 Considerations related to Transfer of Oversight Responsibility including Part 21 G

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EU 2018/1139

February 07, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services considers the purpose of Basic Regulation EU 2018/1139 Articles 64 & 65 Article 64 – Reallocation of Responsibility upon request of Member States A Member State may request the Agency to carry out the tasks related to certification, oversight, and enforcement referred to in Article 62 – The Commission, the Agency and the Member…

Performance Based Navigation – The FAA Approach

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Performance Based Navigation

February 06, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) – reviews the current status of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) from an FAA perspective. See here for reference. Introduction – Performance Based Navigation PBN offers the potential for environmental benefits through improved fuel usage, reducing C02 emissions, and eliminating high-thrust go-arounds. The degree of impact on requirements for crews, flight operations,…

Considerations Related to UAS – Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC)

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Light UAS Operator Certificate

February 06, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the roles, responsibilities, and scope related to the privileges of a Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC). Introduction – Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) is an organisational approval certificate. Drone operators may ask the National Aviation Authority of registration to have their organisation assessed to demonstrate…

Considerations related to EASA Open Category Drone Operations

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Drone Operations

February 02, 2023

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Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com looks at the regulations related to the operation of Drones below 25KG. Introduction: ‘Open’ category of Drone Operations Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (Article 4) Operations shall be classified as UAS operations in the ‘open’ category only where the following requirements are met: (a) the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) belongs to one of the…