Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the required process to ensure compliance with the MAG requirements Introduction – Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) An AMO repair station may perform work away from its fixed location for extended periods of time provided it does not establish permanency at the location. The request to the FAA must include the aircraft…

Flight Data Monitoring good practices presented by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Introduction – Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) FDM is considered a proactive and non-punitive use of digital flight data derived from routine ops to improve aviation safety” ((EU) 965/2012). The FDM program is considered a component of the operator’s Safety Management System. An FDM programme is…

Sofema Aviation Services considers the purpose of Basic Regulation EU 2018/1139 Articles 64 & 65 Article 64 – Reallocation of Responsibility upon request of Member States A Member State may request the Agency to carry out the tasks related to certification, oversight, and enforcement referred to in Article 62 – The Commission, the Agency and the Member…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) – reviews the current status of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) from an FAA perspective. See here for reference. Introduction – Performance Based Navigation PBN offers the potential for environmental benefits through improved fuel usage, reducing C02 emissions, and eliminating high-thrust go-arounds. The degree of impact on requirements for crews, flight operations,…