Regulation (EU) 2019/947

EASA Aviation Cyber Security Overview

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Silhouette of a person observing a futuristic digital blueprint of an aircraft, symbolizing advancements in EASA Aviation Cyber Security

January 29, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers fundamental issues related to the challenge to address Aviation Cyber Security threats within EASA regulated Organisation Introduction The EASA Cyber Security Framework provides a structured approach to managing cyber risks, ensuring dependability and trustworthiness across aviation systems. Overcoming challenges—like defining common risk acceptability—requires collaboration, the adoption of best practices, and continuous improvement. By aligning safety and cyber security processes,…

Considerations related to EASA Open Category Drone Operations

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Drone Operations

February 02, 2023

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com looks at the regulations related to the operation of Drones below 25KG. Introduction: ‘Open’ category of Drone Operations Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (Article 4) Operations shall be classified as UAS operations in the ‘open’ category only where the following requirements are met: (a) the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) belongs to one of the…

Considerations related to EASA Special Category of UAS Operations

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UAS

December 02, 2022

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the operational fundamentals related to the operation of UAVs in the “Special Category” – UAS Ref Article 5 – ‘Specific’ category of UAS operations Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1166 Where one of the requirements laid down in Article 4 or in Part A of the Annex is not met, a…