Article 33

Article 33 of the Chicago Convention

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An aerial view of snow-covered mountain ranges at sunset, viewed from an aircraft window with two jet engines visible in the foreground. A dark blue overlay contains the white text "Article 33 of the Chicago Convention," and the Sofema Aviation Services logo is in the top left corner.

January 15, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the key features of ICAO Article 33 of the Chicago Convention. Introduction – Convention on International Civil Aviation, 1944 is the cornerstone of international aviation. It establishes the principle of mutual recognition for certificates and licenses, ensuring that aircraft and pilots do not need to be re-certified by every single…

Aerodrome Certification Considerations

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Aerodrome-Certification

January 12, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the regulatory drivers for aerodrome certification. Introduction According to Art. 2.1 (e) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, the applicability of the Basic Regulation (BR) in the domain of aerodromes is as follows: >>  The design, maintenance and operation of aerodromes, including the safety-related equipment used at those aerodromes, located in the territory…