FAA

What is the FAA – EASA position regarding the carriage of Dangerous Goods (DG) by Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or Drones

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Dangerous Goods

December 09, 2022

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the requirements related to the carriage of Dangerous Goods which currently exist within the FAA & EASA environment. FAA Introduction – DG Requirements Individuals or entities that transport dangerous goods via Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drones must meet the same regulatory requirements of manned aircraft. A brief description…

Introduction to Delivering Safety Management Systems Compliant with FAA 120-92B (SMS for Aviation Service Providers)

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SMS for Aviation Service Providers

December 05, 2022

Steven Bentley

SMS for Aviation Service Providers – process review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considering the four components of an SMS. The benefits of an effective SMS To promote a culture of total safety. To encourage everyone in an organization to think, behave, and act with complete safety in mind. Enables the operator to create…

The Role of the Joint Operational Evaluation Board (JOEB) and Transition to Operational Suitability Data (OSD)

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OSD

December 05, 2022

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the historical path to OSD. Introduction A common procedures document for conducting operational evaluation boards was issued on 10 June 2004 with the following guidelines – Composition of FSB/OEB’s: The composition and the qualifications of individual members on an FAA Flight Standardization Board (FSB), a Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) Operational…

Delegates from the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority completed the EU – USA & Canada Bilateral Agreements training

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Delegates from the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority completed the EU – USA & Canada Bilateral Agreements training

December 01, 2022

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is delighted to share that the EU – USA & Canada Bilateral Agreements related to Aircraft Certification and Maintenance Acceptance training was successfully delivered to 10 delegates from the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority.  The course was carried out by the experienced SAS instructor John Dunne on 01-02 November 2022 at…