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Introduction by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS). Extracted from Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 & Annex IX Essential Requirements for Unmanned Aircraft. Note – Text is heavily redacted for improved ease of understanding – please refer to original for legal transcription. Introduction – Operation of Unmanned Aircraft The operator of an unmanned aircraft is responsible for the…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers roles & responsibilities related to the Airworthiness Review Process. Ref Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/270 & Subpart I Airworthiness Review Certificate (GM M.A.901 Airworthiness review). Responsibilities of airworthiness review staff: The following is a summary of the requirements contained in M.A.901 as well as the associated AMC and Appendices, in…

Following a number of events related to maintenance check Flights (MCFs) EASA has made a number of changes related to the guidance concerning maintenance check Flights. Review by Sofema Aviation Services Ref Annex I to ED Decision 2020/002/R (Amending Annex I to Decision 2015/029/R) – Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to…

Question and Answer Session with Steve Bentley – CEO of SofemaOnline (SOL) 1/ What are Initial & Recurrent EASA Part 145 Training Courses? A/ The Part 145 Organisation is responsible for the competence of its employees – this of course includes both Certifying Staff & Mechanics. See the following link for details of what training…