CS25 Airworthiness Code – Consideration by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction The European Union (EU) has decided that only legally binding implementing rules (Hard Law) for airworthiness, in compliance with the Basic Regulation, can only be adopted by the European Commission having received an opinion from the EASA for that purpose. Airworthiness codes, i.e….

Sofema Aviation Services provides clarification regarding the various terms used to describe the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) rulemaking. Introduction – Here’s a quick self-check! Can you explain the difference between a “Decision” and an “Opinion”? (If like many of Sofema delegates you are not so sure, then you are in good company :) )…

Presented by Sofema Aviation Services www.sassofia.com EASA Basic Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1108/2009 (hereafter referred to as the ‘Basic Regulation’) included aerodromes and ATM/ANS into the European aviation safety regulatory system. Notice of Proposed Amendment NPA 2011-20 (A) 09/12/2011 introduces rules applicable to aerodromes. The Implementing Rules (IRs) will become…