Developing a Fatigue Management System – Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the obligations placed on EASA Part 145 Organisations with the issue of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1963 Introduction – Fatigue Management System Fatigue is a physiological state of reduced mental or physical performance capability resulting from sleep loss or extended wakefulness, circadian phase, or workload…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers aspects of Operational Suitability Data (OSD) as related to Certification Specification – SIM Data (CS-SIMD). Introduction EASA published a new certification standard called Certification Specification Simulator Data CS- SIMD providing regulatory guidance for the evaluation of data used for simulator certification. CS-SIMD ensures the provision of data which is used…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the route to FAA certificate of UAS equipment. Introduction – Certification for Advanced Operations Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) What is Airworthiness? All aircraft flying in our National Air Space (NAS) must be reliable, controllable, and safe  no matter how small or large, or whether the crew is onboard the aircraft or piloting…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the requirements related to the carriage of Dangerous Goods which currently exist within the FAA & EASA environment. FAA Introduction – DG Requirements Individuals or entities that transport dangerous goods via Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drones must meet the same regulatory requirements of manned aircraft. A brief description…