Following on from last week’s blog on approved airworthiness data, here is this weeks talking about aircraft and component release, the who, what, where and when of releases. It will also highlight the pitfalls of buying parts of the internet!
Archive for the ‘Airlines, AOC Holders and Aircraft Charter’ Category
Aircraft and Component Release Paperwork
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009Airworthiness and Other Operational Post Holders
Friday, July 3rd, 2009You are still keen on having your own airline; you have started the process to obtain your licences and approvals, you’re are employing an army of consultants and you’re negotiating for your aircraft; it is all done? Not quite! You will need approved post holders for all disciplines; operations, training, airworthiness, ground operations and you as the accountable manager responsible for the whole operation.
Starting an AOC Part 2t
Friday, June 26th, 2009AN AIR OPERATOR’S CERTIFICATE – PAPER, PAPER AND MORE PAPER!
Following on from lasts week’s blog where we looked at the regulatory steps to be overcome on the way to applying for an AOC, this week we will look at the mountain of paperwork that has to be prepared, submitted and approved before you can start flying and potentially start earning some revenue. There are two ways that this paperwork can be produced:
- You can immerse yourself in a volume of paper, enough to fill a small sized swimming pool;
Or (more…)
EBACE 2009 My Thoughts
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009My thoughts as an EBACE first-timer.
My first impression was as I flew in, how unusual to see a static display on a busy commercial airport now, much better than at some quite or inactive location. The ability to easily walk from the Terminal to the show, with minimum security was a pleasant surprise.
The halls are big enough for the stands not to be on top of each other, but not too large that it takes an age to walk from one meeting to another. There is an intimacy at the show, not the usual hordes of noisy people possibly, that encourages discussion, I felt able to fully explore the issues on the table without the pressure of a thousand eyes wanting me to finish and let somebody else have a go! (more…)