Tag / EASA
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That MMEL thing: here’s an update
The FAA is set to issue new guidance to provide a resolution to the long-running MMEL vs MEL debacle. However, it may not be the one we were expecting! Last year, ramp checks on…
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European ATC delays are up 133%
In Short: European ATC delays are on the increase, caused by staffing and capacity shortages. Monitor the Network Operations Portal and be flexible in your routing options if bad weather or capacity…
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EU SAFA ramp checks NOT on the rise – but are you ready for one?
In Short: SAFA ramp checks are continuing at the normal pace. Avoid the common mistakes of Fuel/Calc and Flight Routing (with SID/STAR), PRNAV/RNAV-1, incorrect flight plans and TCAS 7.1. If you do…
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European air traffic warned over Syria strikes
EASA are warning of possible air strikes into Syria being launched from locations within the LCCC/Nicosia FIR over the next 72 hours (Apr 11-14). Eurocontrol have published a ‘Rapid Alert Notification’ on…
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Making a Ramp Check painless (with checklist)
“Hello, we’re from the government and we’re here to help“. The SAFA Program (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft) is not exclusive to the EU. Your aircraft can be inspected under the program…
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EUROPE: Third Country Operators (TCO)
A TCO is an authorization issued by EASA to any third-country operator wishing to perform commercial air transport in any of the following European countries: 28 EU Member States Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway,…
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European Ramp Checks – most popular questions from inspectors
Of late, the level of interest in OpsGroup for European Ramp Checks has been very high. There has been a lot to think about. First, we discovered in March that French inspectors…
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Rules revised: SAFA Ramp Checks for ‘Suspect Aircraft’
01JUN: EASA have published new guidelines for inspectors to assess which aircraft should be prioritised for SAFA ramp checks in Europe and SAFA compliant states. ARO.RAMP.100(b) in the Part-ARO contains the updated list…
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Overflights without a full Airworthiness Certificate
For many countries, if an aircraft is operating normally, no Overflight or Landing permit is required. Sometimes, however, the aircraft will not meet full airworthiness requirements but is still safe to fly.…
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Monday Briefing: Kenya concerns, Serbia flooding
19MAY Operators have cancelled flights to HKMO/Mombassa amid increasing terrorist concerns in the north-east of Kenya; some have repatriated tourists mid-stay. The US Embassy is reducing staff numbers. 19MAY Catastrophic flooding in…
