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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,…

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…

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…

Following multiple accidents & incidents related to failures in Structural Integrity, it is accepted throughout the industry that there is a need to have continuing updated knowledge concerning the structural integrity of aeroplanes. As aircraft age, they become more susceptible to deterioration, including the potential for fatigue cracking and corrosion. As such the management of…