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Air displays and events admin 15/01/2021

Consultation on CAP 1724 – Flying Display Standards

CAP 1724 was first published in February 2019 alongside CAP 403 Flying Displays and Special Events, the aim being to ensure that the process of display pilot evaluation is standardised as far as is practicable. The CAP provides a single point of access to guidance for Display Authorised pilots (DAs) and Display Authorisation Evaluators (DAEs)…

General admin 14/01/2021

EASA publishes updated Easy Access Rules for Drones

This Revision from January 2021 updates the Easy Access Rules for Drones based on ED Decision 2020/022/R amending the AMC and GM to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and to Part-UAS. Article Originally Posted EASA publishes updated Easy Access Rules for Drones on EASA

Aerodrome safety admin 12/01/2021

New aviation reporting portal

The aviation reporting portal relaunched for the UK on 5 January 2021. At this time UK reporters do not need to register for an account to submit MOR reports to the UK CAA and those wishing to use this portal should do so by selecting the ‘report an occurrence without registration’ option. The UK working…

Air displays and events admin 08/01/2021

Safety Standards Acknowledgement & Consent (SSAC)

While we understand that many pilots are currently unable to fly due to COVID-19 restrictions we aim to continue to release safety education and guidance material to support the future return to flying. Following last year’s consultation, we have now published a new edition of CAP1395 Safety Standards Acknowledgement & Consent (SSAC). This new edition…

General admin 08/01/2021

EASA publishes Guidelines for Aero-Medical Centres and Aeromedical Examiners regarding the examination and assessment of applicants

COLOGNE, January 7, 2021 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published guidelines in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic for Aero-Medical Centres (AeMCs) and Aeromedical Examiners (AMEs) performing aero-medical examinations and assessments in order to ensure flight safety. Article Originally Posted EASA publishes Guidelines for Aero-Medical Centres and Aeromedical Examiners regarding the examination and…

Air traffic control admin 07/01/2021

Infringement update: New series of narratives launched

While we understand that many pilots are currently unable to fly due to COVID-19 restrictions we aim to continue to release safety education and awareness material to support the future return to flying and continue to help promote longer-term safety awareness. To meet that aim we have launched a new series of narratives focusing on…

Air traffic control admin 06/01/2021

UK CAA Examinations update

In line with the recent government announcement of a National lockdown, along with the restrictions in Scotland, the UK CAA senior management team have concluded that all scheduled commercial examinations to be sat will be cancelled from next week until the end of February 2021. Commercial pilot (aeroplane and helicopter) examinations Aircraft Maintenance Engineers examinations…

Autogyros admin 06/01/2021

AME guidance for GA Pilots

While we understand that many pilots are currently unable to fly due to COVID-19 restrictions we aim to continue to release safety education and awareness material to support the GA community with the future return to flying and continue to help promote longer-term safety awareness. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the re-imposition of a…

General admin 06/01/2021

EASA’s updated Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services published

This revision from January 2021 updates the applicable rules resulting from ED Decision 2020/020/R that amends the AMC and GM to Subpart A of Annex XIII (Part-PERS) to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373. More precisely, it updates the training objectives for air traffic safety electronics personnel (ATSEP) basic and qualification training syllabi and, therefore, improves the…

General admin 06/01/2021

EASA hosted ICAO Engine Emissions Databank now includes non-volatile particulate matter (nvPM) emissions

The ICAO Engine Emissions Databank which is hosted by EASA now includes information about non-volatile particulate matter (nvPM) emissions. The information on nvPM emissions from aircraft engines plays an important role when assessing local air quality around airports and aviation’s climate impact. Article Originally Posted EASA hosted ICAO Engine Emissions Databank now includes non-volatile particulate…

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