Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Looks at the Validation Process for Embraer Aircraft within Europe Introduction  The core friction here is that while Embraer is a global top-tier OEM, the data flow for modifications is not as “automatic” as it is between the FAA and EASA. The Core Concept: Validation vs. Automatic Acceptance Under the EASA-ANAC…

Introduction – Executive Summary: The Framework The regulatory relationship between Brazil (ANAC – Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil) and the US (FAA) is governed by two primary documents. BASA (The Treaty): The high-level executive agreement signed between the two governments. It establishes the legal framework for cooperation and technical assistance in aviation safety. IPA (The Rulebook): The technical…

Presented by Steve Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) Introduction The bilateral relationships between EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency), the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration, USA), and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) are based on a framework of agreements and implementation procedures that allow for cooperation in airworthiness certification safety oversight, and maintenance. These agreements aim to streamline…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the current landscape of Bilateral Aviation Agreement (Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement -BASA) between EASA, FAA & UK CAA. Introduction – EU / UK The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement concluded between the EU and the UK sets out preferential arrangements in areas such as trade in goods and in…