Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the practical functioning of  International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) ICAO Introduction The primary objective of International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention)ICAO is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of international civil aviation. It achieves this by setting standards and regulations for various aspects of aviation, including flight safety, air…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the role, purpose and applicability of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 1. Introduction ICAO SARPS (Standards and Recommended Practices) for each area of ICAO responsibility are contained in 19 Annexes. Each Annex deals with a particular subject area. All are subject to regular amendments and the detail…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the forthcoming regulatory changes related to Regulation (EU) 2021/1963 which will introduce a management system and safety management system within the EASA Part 145 environment. Introduction Regulation (EU) 2021/1963 amends Continuing Airworthiness Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards safety management systems in maintenance organisations and correcting that Regulation…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the special arrangement between FAA & UK CAA IPA (Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness) covering Design Approval, Production and Surveillance Activities, Export Airworthiness Approval, Post Design Approval Activities, and Technical Assistance. Related to the FAA & UK CAA committed, to recognize the work accomplished by EASA before December 31, 2020…