Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup > EasyJet losses widen to £552 million amid fuel shock EasyJet has reported a headline loss before tax of £552 million for the six months ending March 31, widening from a £394 million loss…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the process whereby member states may file a difference with ICAO SARP’s Introduction Invoking Article 38 of the Chicago Convention is formally known in the aviation community as “Filing a Difference.” It is not a legal defense mechanism used in court, but a formal administrative procedure where a Member State officially…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers the relationship between ICAO, EASA and the NAA’s related to CAW Compliance. Introduction to CAW Compliance Compliance with ICAO Annexes 1, 6, and 8 creates an interlocking regulatory framework. This structure ensures that an aircraft remains airworthy throughout its operational life. Furthermore, these rules converge to form the foundation of…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the role and purpose of ICAO Article 83bis. Introduction ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft) is fundamentally built on the principle that the State of the Operator is responsible for the safety oversight of air operations. However, the Chicago Convention originally placed primary responsibility on the State of Registry. This creates a legal and…