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) discusses the following in detail, referencing the relationship between EASA and ICAO. EASA Context: How EASA Standardisation activities align with the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – USOAP program. The relationship between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is characterised by a high degree…

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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key issues related to compliance, safety management, flight data analysis, data protection, and aircraft tracking – general requirements and state responsibilities. Compliance with Laws The operator bears significant responsibility for ensuring all operations adhere to the laws and regulations of the States in which they operate. Operator Responsibilities: The operator…