Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the frequently used Abbreviations & Definitions within SAFA (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft)  and SACA (Safety Assessment of Community Aircraft). Abbreviations & Definitions ACMI Aircraft Crew Maintenance Insurance (provided in a wet lease arrangement) AD Airworthiness Directive AIP Aeronautical Information Publications AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance AMM Aircraft Maintenance Manual…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com reviews EASA Flight Examiner Manual (FEM) Ver 1.0 Role & Purpose. Introduction Flight Examiner Manual (FEM) The requirements for pilot Examiners in the European flight crew licensing system are set out in subpart K. (Part FCL.1000) of the Aircrew Regulation. This subpart deals with the common requirements for all Examiners…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers applicable criteria related to Ensuring compliance with UK Aviation Law. Since the UK fully left the European Union, after the end of the UK/EU Agreement transitional period on 31 December 2020, the law that applies to aviation rights and obligations is now all UK law and includes the retained…

Considering the Role and Purpose of EASA User Guides within the European Union – Discussion Paper presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Under European Law, EASA was not allowed (although this is now permitted to a degree with the latest Basic Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/1139)) to involve directly in the legal framework within…