Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) examines the differences between ICAO and EASA regarding Cargo Security & Flight Crew Protection. Introduction ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft) sets global Standards, and Recommended Practices (SARPs), EASA translates these into binding European regulations, primarily through Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations). Two primary pillars of these security provisions are…
Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers ANAC – EASA Relationship in Detail Introduction – The cooperation between these two entities is governed by a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA), which functions as the legal treaty, and the Technical Implementation Procedures (TIP), which serve as the technical “operating manual” for that treaty. The Core Agreement: EASA-ANAC BASA Signed: July 2011 (Entered…
Discussing the Evolution of the Corporate Freedom Pass (CFP) – As of January 2026, Sofema Online supports 3,500 B2B clients and hosts a library of over 525 regulatory and vocational courses. Interviewer: Steven, looking at the numbers for January 2026 – 3,500 B2B clients and over 525 courses – the growth trajectory has been significant….
Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) reviews the differences between ICAO & EASA Flight Time Limitations Introduction Fatigue management is a critical safety pillar under ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft). It addresses the physiological risks of sleep loss, extended wakefulness, and circadian rhythm disruption. While ICAO provides high-level Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), EASA provides a…
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