Unfortunately, "aerodromes with a known high proportion of delays to traffic" is not always the case. Maybe operators with scheduled flights may have the data to determine what are those airports and mitigate the risk of exceeding the FDP accordingly.
On the other hand, there are operators conducting not scheduled flights, and on one day there is a delay of approximately 1 hour due to ground handling agent delays, and on the other day there are zero delays.
Operators do not always have the data and resources to mitigate the FDP exceedances.
Also, as the SIB and this article indicates, all organizations (operators, GH, aerodromes, etc) are understaffed and the resources are limited. Even if, there are identified aerodromes by the operator that may lead to flight duty period exceedance, is it always possible by the operator to hire additional pilots/cabin crew just to overcome this delay, which in many instances is within 60 mins?
I understand the importance of adherence to regulations and safe operations and I do not want to underestimate them, but limiting the commander's discretion may not always be the solution to this problem.
Probably, the ORO.FTL's AMCs and GMs should be reviewed by EASA.
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John FRANKLIN posted in Air Operations
3 years ago PublicThe EASA Annual Safety Review has just been published at the link here below. Check out also the short summary video of the key points.
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3 years ago PublicHello everyone.
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3 years ago Public2023 Aircraft Cabin Air Conference - 21-13 March 2023. Learn about the flight safety, air accident recommendations and findings, health issues and emerging solutions to contaminated air on aircraft. https://www.aircraftcabinair.com/
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Olivier Luneau posted in Air Operations
4 years ago PublicNew EASA Fuel Policy - Reliable source to obtain delay information
Hello all, could you please give example of reliable source to obtain anticipated delay information as mentioned in CAT.OP.MPA.185
Thank you for your help!
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John FRANKLIN posted in Air Operations
4 years ago PublicLatest Aerodromes Easy Access Rules are published now.
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John FRANKLIN posted in Air Operations
4 years ago PublicToday the Agency published guidance material and a template exemption form to be used by National Aviation Authorities when granting exemptions according to ICAO Annex 18 and Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of dangerous goods by air. Find out more at the link below.
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