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General admin 20/10/2020

Extended vacancy notices at EASA: Flight Crew Training Oversight Expert (Rotary Wing) – Part-time post

The closing date for the the following vacancy notice for a Temporary Agent position published on the EASA website has been extended: Reference: EASA/AD/2020/005 Title / Grade: Flight Crew Training Oversight Expert (Rotary Wing) – Part-time post (50% – AD 6) Organisational Directorate: Flight Standards Directorate New Closing Date: 02/11/2020 at 23:55 Article Originally Posted Extended vacancy…

Airline operations admin 19/10/2020

Update to EU exit information for FSTD operators

We have recently updated our EU Exit information for FSTD operators. The updated guidance can be found on our website. The post Update to EU exit information for FSTD operators appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Update to EU exit information for FSTD operators on CAA Skywise

General admin 17/10/2020

Change of date for EASA Rotorcraft and VTOL Symposium 2020

The new date for the Rotorcraft and VTOL Symposium 2020 is December 9, 2020. EASA had to make this adjustment to taken into account some enhancements of the technical set-up for the virtual event. We hope you will be able to join us on the new date and we look forward to seeing you. There…

Drones admin 16/10/2020

UAS Master Glossary and Abbreviations

Our UAS Unit has now published ‘CAP 722D – UAS Operations in UK Airspace – Master Glossary and Abbreviations’ to support the complete CAP 722 series of documents for Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in the United Kingdom. The post UAS Master Glossary and Abbreviations appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted UAS Master Glossary and…

Autogyros admin 16/10/2020

Jamming trial ended early: Luce Bay

Jamming activity impacting electronic situational awareness devices, UAS command systems and GNSS receivers in and around Luce Bay has ended early. The activity was originally planned to run until 4 December 2020. The post Jamming trial ended early: Luce Bay appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Jamming trial ended early: Luce Bay on CAA…

Aerodrome safety admin 16/10/2020

Runway maintenance – equipment control

A recent incident at a UK aerodrome led to maintenance equipment being left on the runway. This incident is currently subject to AAIB investigation. It has become apparent that a lack of tool control, and security of equipment carried on aerodrome vehicles were contributory factors. Aerodrome operators should ensure that: procedures for both routine maintenance…

Air traffic control admin 15/10/2020

Withdrawal of CAP 624 Air Traffic Controller – Performance objectives

We will shortly be withdrawing the CAP 624 series of documents. The elements covering ratings (ADV, ADI, APP, APS, ACS) will be reviewed with the aim to republish at a later date. In the meantime Air Navigation Service Providers and ATC training organisations are advised to retain those references in their training documentation and, if…

Aerodrome safety admin 15/10/2020

CHIRP Air Transport FEEDBACK Edition 136

Air Transport FEEDBACK 136 was produced during the COVID-19 summer period, which saw a reduction in reporting to CHIRP as a result of decreased flying rates. Operating under stress because of redundancy fears was one of the frequently reported issues, and this is mentioned in two of the articles, one about flying and one about…

General admin 15/10/2020

Sunny Swift: Slow flight awareness 2/3. Mass and balance

View translations Related Content Article Originally Posted Sunny Swift: Slow flight awareness 2/3. Mass and balance on EASA

General admin 14/10/2020

Luxaviation registers first business aircraft operator under EASA European AOC

Luxaviation Group, one of the largest business aircraft and helicopter operators worldwide, has transferred its Portuguese entity to the safety oversight of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in a first step towards obtaining EASA regulatory supervision for all of Luxaviation’s European group businesses. The European AOC, overseen by EASA, represents a major…

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