Did you miss BACE? Here is what we found interesting

During NBAA-BACE last month, the AviationManuals team had the opportunity to meet clients and industry colleagues, attend educational sessions, and present to attendees with the FAA and Honeywell. Here are some takeaways from the event that our team thought was important. 

LOA Streamline Process  

There was a lot of interest at the event about the new FAA LOA Streamline Process that launched earlier this year. The simplified application process for Part 91 operators with new aircraft uses FAA-issued statements of compliance (SOC), which indicate the FAA has previously reviewed and approved the applicable documentation from the holding vendor. As a result, inspectors can approve LOA applications without a full review of all documentation, thereby shortening approval time from months to weeks.  

Workforce Challenges 

Workforce challenges were another main discussion point during BACE this year. From ground personnel to pilots, the whole industry is facing a shortage and is trying to navigate the best way to recover. As flight departments experience personnel changes, utilizing procedures manuals to ensure smooth transitions and SMS to monitor risks associated with change is more important than ever. 

Our CEO, Mark Baier, talked about the subject with Fast Company in the summer. Learn more here: Why is there an airline pilot shortage?

In addition, mental health was a newer topic that we were glad to see being discussed. We hope that sessions covering mental health and strategies to support employees’ overall wellness continue.  

SMS Challenges  

A subject in the show’s past editions, the SMS challenge continued to be a hot topic this year. With the expectation that the FAA will soon make it mandatory for Part 135 and SMS being on the NTSB’s Most Wanted List, operators had many questions about it. After working with hundreds of operators, we’ve created a practical SMS Guide to help you implement or improve SMS within your own department.

Sustainability 

Another relevant talking point was sustainability. During the Newsmakers breakfast, Boeing Chief Strategy Officer Marc Allen answered questions about how to move forward in a more sustainable way and discussed the idea of “zero-impact over zero-emissions.” There were also sessions about Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), climate risk, and the importance of environmental sustainability for the business aviation industry 

What we were up to 

Our team had packed schedules for the event showing the industry the upcoming features and integrations for ARCrisk and working with the FAA and Honeywell to speak about the latest updates operators need to know for international travel and how to navigate ramp inspections. 

Did we miss you at the show? We would love to meet, answer any questions you have, and understand how we can assist you further.  

Telephone: +1 (240) 546-4030
Email: info@aviationmanuals.com 

Partnerships and Integrations Bring Improved Safety and Compliance Services

AviationManuals has partnered with industry leaders and aviation authorities to streamline your safety and compliance experience with access to additional services, features, and reduced processing times for approvals.

As part of our mission to provide operators with the only integrated approach for SMS, compliance, and procedures all in one platform we have developed strong working relationships, partnerships, and integrations with numerous support service vendors including flight planning services, avionics manufacturers, and maintenance facilities. All of these will allow us to better serve clients by offering reduced operator workload, easier reviews, and minimal aircraft downtime.

Partnerships and Integrations include:

  • Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA)
  • ARINCDirect / Collins Aerospace
  • Universal UVGo
  • Scott IPC
  • Starr Insurance Companies
  • Isle of Man Aircraft Registry (IOMAR)

Check out our Partnerships and Integrations page for a full list of details.

These established partnerships are just one more way we extend industry knowledge and convenience to our customers. Our team is continuing to work on the development of key partnerships and integrations so that we can introduce even more improvements to work flows and special services and events.

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AviationManuals Offers SAFA Binder to Support Operator Readiness

Washington, D.C., November 19, 2019 – AviationManuals, the world’s leading provider of aviation manual development services and Safety Management System (SMS) software for business aviation, is now offering a SAFA (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft) Binder that helps operators manage and demonstrate compliance when flying in and out of EASA countries, as well as others that participate in SAFA.

A list of over 50 items can potentially be checked when flying into or out of any of the countries with which the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has signed a working arrangement on SAFA. Non-compliance with many of those items could significantly delay or even ground an aircraft.

“Our objective is always to make things easy for an operator. With our SAFA Binder we are offering a tool that provides an operator oversight as to what they need to have in place, as well as offering an inspector a quick way to see that everything is in order,” said AviationManuals CEO Mark Baier. “Our binder is segmented by each inspected category, includes an introduction on the applicability of SAFA beyond EU countries, and outlines what an inspection might look like.”

More than 13,000 ramp inspections took place in 2017, impacting more than 7,500 aircraft (latest figures issued by EASA). Incorrect fuel calculations and flight plans, operators not having an MEL, and the cabin not being secure upon arrival are some of the main findings cited by customers.

“Tire wear, hydraulic fluid or oil leaks, missing safety equipment for the cabin and cockpit, as well as licenses, updated manuals, and cargo manifests are typical inspection items,” Baier continued. “We address each item with evidence in the form of pictures and excerpts from manuals for instance, so operators can easily identify and demonstrate compliance.”

SAFA inspections are part of a European Union safety program that impacts all EU Member States, including Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland, and all non-European countries that have signed a working arrangement on SAFA, which includes Canada.

For more information on SAFA and its SAFA Binder contact AviationManuals.

About AviationManuals

AviationManuals, based in the Washington, D.C. area, provides operations manuals to fixed and rotary wing operators, drone operators, technicians, and FBOs worldwide. Founded in 1996, the company has produced thousands of manuals. AviationManuals’ sister company ARC, offers an affordable web- and iPad-based modular solution to submit, store, and analyze SMS data. For more information on ARC, visit arcsky.com.

Products and services include Flight/Company Operations Manuals, FBO Manuals, International Operations and Procedures Manuals, Minimum Equipment Lists, Emergency Response Plans, and Internal Audit Programs, as well as Letters of Authorization (LOA) support for RVSM, Data Link (CPDLC / ADS-C), PBN (RNP-10 / -4, NAT HLA, B-/P-RNAV, and RNP-1), Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS), and EFBs. AviationManuals is a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and a part of its Leadership Council, International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). For more information on AviationManuals, go to aviationmanuals.com.

AviationManuals Releases LOA Guide as a Practical, User-Friendly Overview to Understand What Authorizations are Needed Where

Washington, D.C., June 4, 2019 – AviationManuals, the world’s leading provider of aircraft manual development services and Safety Management System (SMS) software for business aviation, released a guide for operators to easily understand various requirements for Letter of Authorization (LOA) applications. AviationManuals’ LOA Guide outlines which LOAs are required based on flight parameters and geographic areas of flight.  It highlights approximate application turnaround timelines, and key elements to keep in mind when submitting an application.

“Knowing which LOAs are required and successfully applying for them can be daunting for pilots and operators. Miscalculating approval times, or not having the right LOAs, can have negative operational consequences and can be a costly,” said AviationManuals CEO Mark Baier. “We wanted to create a free resource that outlines requirements and the application process so operators can more easily ensure they have the LOAs they need.”

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issues LOAs allowing an operator to engage in a specific flight activity that requires authorization. Although the FAA only requires a few potential LOAs for domestic US operations, other countries may require additional authorizations prior to conducting certain operations in their airspace.

The LOA Guide is free to download and includes:

  • Who needs an LOA
  • A global breakdown of which flight profiles require which LOA
  • FAA approval turnaround timeframes
  • Resource links
  • Helpful tips to keep in mind

AviationManuals provides additional information regarding LOAs on its website.

AviationManuals will be exhibiting at the NBAA Regional Forum: White Plains
Jun 6, 2019 at booth 1312.

About AviationManuals
AviationManuals, based in the Washington, D.C. area, provides operations manuals and SMS software to fixed and rotary wing operators, drone operators, technicians, and FBOs worldwide. Founded in 1996, the company has produced thousands of manuals and supports more than half of IS-BAO registered operators. AviationManuals’ current focus is on Mobile Safety Management Systems through easy-to-use modules and apps.

Products and services include its ARC  SMS software and corresponding iPad app for its online subscribers, Flight/Company Operations Manuals, International Operations and Procedures Manuals, Minimum Equipment Lists, Emergency Response Plans, and Internal Audit Programs, as well as Letters of Authorization (LOA) support for RVSM, Data Link (CPDLC / ADS-C), and EFBs. AviationManuals is a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and a part of its Leadership Council, International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and Flight Safety Foundation. For more information go to aviationmanuals.com.