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…

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > SkyDrive Flies eVTOL Air Taxi Prototype in OsakaThe SD-05 eVTOL aircraft made its public debut at World Expo 2025, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of air mobility. This prototype showcases SkyDrive’s…

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…