EASA Flight Data Monitoring – Good Practice Considerations

Flight Data Monitoring good practices presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Introduction – Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) FDM is considered a proactive and non-punitive use of digital flight data derived from routine ops to improve aviation safety” ((EU) 965/2012). The FDM program is considered a component of the operator’s Safety Management System. An FDM programme is…

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

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…

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Performance Based Navigation – The FAA Approach

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,…

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The Crisis Management & Emergency Response Planning training was successfully completed by delegates from SmartLynx Airlines

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to share that 21 delegates from SmartLynx Airlines completed the Crisis Management and Emergency Response Planning training.  The course was carried out as a webinar by the experienced SAS instructor Elin Lambrev on 11-13 January 2023. What was the training about? This course aims to provide the delegates with…

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