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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key features of Aircrew Regulation EU 1178/2011 related to Organisation Requirements – Aircrew (Part-ORA) Introduction – Section I General The following is a redacted summary of the applicable requirements – for specific clarification please refer to the applicable regulation. ORA.GEN.105 Competent Authority (Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011) Regarding the…

Best Practice Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Lost time during the end of lease or transition from one lessee to the next can be traumatic and costly for either the lessee or lessor or both! A planned and well-executed aircraft lease return will be time-consuming, costly, and technically challenging (If it goes well!)…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the key updates related to EASA regulation (EU) No 139/2014 issued 12 Feb 2014. Introduction The Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 is officially referred to as IR-ADR (Implementing rules – Aerodromes), but it is more commonly known as EASA ADR. It replaces existing national requirements with regard to the management, certification, and operations…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the process of reviewing Aircraft Records during the end of Lease Transition. Introduction Records reviews are extremely time-consuming, often allocated insufficient manpower, and frequently become part of expensive transition delays. Note – The lessee is expected to provide the lessor with access to all applicable records. The documentation…