Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) looks at the key aspects of the EASA ANAC Bilateral related to 145 Introduction The relationship between the European Union and Brazil is formalized through the EU-Brazil Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA). It relies on two primary technical pillars: the Technical Implementation Procedures (TIP) for Design and Production (Initial Airworthiness) and…

We are delighted to welcome FLYONE AIRLINES S.R.L. as the newest member of our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program. About FLYONE AIRLINES S.R.L. FLYONE Airlines is a Moldovan airline founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chișinău, and is the country’s largest airline by passenger traffic. It is an IATA member, holds a Romanian Air Operator’s Certificate, and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Looks at the Validation Process for Embraer Aircraft within Europe Introduction  The core friction here is that while Embraer is a global top-tier OEM, the data flow for modifications is not as “automatic” as it is between the FAA and EASA. The Core Concept: Validation vs. Automatic Acceptance Under the EASA-ANAC…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) reviews the differences between ICAO & EASA Flight Time Limitations Introduction Fatigue management is a critical safety pillar under ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft). It addresses the physiological risks of sleep loss, extended wakefulness, and circadian rhythm disruption. While ICAO provides high-level Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), EASA provides a…