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Air displays and events admin 21/07/2020

Policy for Permanently Established Danger Areas and Temporary Danger Areas

Policy for Permanently Established Danger Areas and Temporary Danger Areas was published on 21 July 2020 and replaces ‘DAP Policy: SARG Danger Areas’. This updated policy includes requirements for the establishment, notification and activation of permanent danger areas (DA) and temporary danger areas (TDA). The post Policy for Permanently Established Danger Areas and Temporary Danger…

Aerodrome safety admin 21/07/2020

New edition of CAP 746 – Requirements for meteorological observations at aerodromes

A new edition of CAP 746, which contains the requirements for meteorological observations at aerodromes, has been published. The main changes to its content are: > Changes resulting from the introduction of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373> Additional information concerning AUTO METAR> Addition of guidance on achieving Basic Meteorological Observing competency. The post New edition…

General admin 21/07/2020

EASA publishes proposed standards for certification of light drones

COLOGNE, July 20, 2020 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published a proposal of airworthiness standards for the certification of the vast majority of light unmanned aircraft. These standards will greatly contribute to the safe operation of drones for a wide variety of services, such as parcel delivery in urban environments, railways and…

Airline operations admin 20/07/2020

Brexit update – Flight Training Simulator Device operators

Please see info.caa.co.uk/brexit/approved-training-organisations/ for information on new rules affecting FTSD operators from 1 January 2021. The post Brexit update – Flight Training Simulator Device operators appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted Brexit update – Flight Training Simulator Device operators on CAA Skywise

General admin 18/07/2020

ACI EUROPE and EASA sign Cooperation Agreement as airport industry publishes Guidelines for a Healthy Passenger Experience

Olivier Jankovec, Director General of Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE), and Patrick Ky, Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), today signed a groundbreaking agreement supporting the ongoing safe and secure recovery of aviation following the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Article Originally Posted ACI EUROPE and EASA sign Cooperation…

Air traffic control admin 17/07/2020

Infringement update: Blackbushe Airport

The latest infringement update is focused on preventing infringements of Farnborough Controlled Airspace in the vicinity of Blackbushe Airport. It has been written by the team at Blackbushe Airport, Farnborough Air Traffic Service Unit and members of the Wessex Local Airspace Infringement Team. The post Infringement update: Blackbushe Airport appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally…

Air displays and events admin 17/07/2020

Alert for Restricted Airspace – Old Warden Aerodrome (Temporary)

Restriction of Flying Regulations for flying displays at Old Warden Aerodrome between 18 July and 18 October 2020. Details of each event by NOTAM. AIC M014/2020 refers at http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com. Restrictions also apply to the operation of all drones. The post Alert for Restricted Airspace – Old Warden Aerodrome (Temporary) appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally…

Air traffic control admin 16/07/2020

CAP 797 FISO Manual Supplementary Instruction

Supplementary Instruction (SI) 2020/05 to CAP 797 Flight Information Service Officer (FISO) Manual Edition 3 was published on 16 July 2020, effective 14 September 2020. This SI details changes made to the FISO Manual (CAP 797), relating to a FISOs authority to permit the movement of aircrafton the manoeuvring area of an uncontrolled aerodrome. The…

Commercial pilot aeroplane admin 15/07/2020

COVID-19 – Extension of six month test validity

Exemption ORS4 1386 applies to applicants for the issue of a UK licence, rating or certificate. It provides alleviation from the six month limit between the completion of a test or assessment and submission of an application for the appropriate licence, and is applicable for a UK-issued EASA licence, rating or certificate to those who…

General admin 15/07/2020

Air Operations community launched, collating safety information and offering community sign-up to stay informed

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched a community website designed for professionals active in air operations. The website offers detailed information about air operations safety, with a particular emphasis on COVID-19, reflecting the current focus of the industry. The community forms part of EASA’s safety promotion activities, running under the tagline Together4Safety.…

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