Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the regulatory framework for managing Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Drones, within the European Regulated Airspace. Introduction to Commission Implemented Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Primary Considerations EU issues the following: (Guidelines are redacted for ease of understanding) All UAE are eligible to operate within EU airspace, however should comply with all compliance rules…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Considers the practical issues associated with the requirement for regulatory compliance for Drone “OPS” Introduction EU Regulation 2019/947 caters for most types of operation and their levels of risk. It does so through three categories of operations: the ‘open’, ‘specific’ and ‘certified’ categories. EASA Regulations use the term UAS, unmanned aircraft…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Takes a Detailed Look at what is involved and the challenges related to the implementation of a Safety Management System (SMS). Introduction How can the SMS engage proactively with the existing Error Management System within the Part 145 Organisation – For example MEDA Type Tools – which are typically reactive. How…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers example procedures applicable to the development of the EASA Part 147 Training Needs Assessment (TNA). Training Procedures The organisation shall demonstrate full compliance with 147.A.130(a) with regard to the Training Procedures acceptable to EASA or the competent Authority. To include the following (All elements shall be defined or referred…