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Vladimir FOLTIN commented on Kadir Hattat's topic in General Aviation
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Henry Pottkämper posted in Rotorcraft
6 months ago
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Applicability of Regulation (EU) 2023/203 to Small ATOs Operating Mechanically Controlled Helicopters
Dear colleagues,
Our ATO recently received a notice from our national aviation authority that, under Regulation (EU) 2023/203, we will be required to implement a full Information Security Management System (ISMS). We operate a small helicopter flight school using non-networked, mechanically controlled aircraft such as the Robinson R44 and provide PPL(H) and LAPL(H) training.
We are concerned about the proportionality of this requirement, especially considering:
- AOC holders operating similar helicopters under commercial conditions are explicitly excluded from the scope of the regulation (Art. 2 (c)(iii)), even though they are typically subject to stronger regulatory oversight.
- Our systems are not connected to external networks, and our aircraft have no digital interfaces that would allow a cyberattack to impact flight safety.
- The ELA2 exemption for ATOs under Art. 2(d) does not apply to helicopters like the R44, although their risk profile is comparable to ELA2 airplanes.
We are interested in learning how other small ATOs are interpreting this regulation and whether there has been any guidance or flexibility from your competent authority regarding implementation.
Does anyone else feel that a risk-based, proportionate approach would be more suitable here?
Looking forward to your insights and experiences.
Best regards,
Henry
Erik ROOZEN commented on Michel MASSON's topic in Air Operations
Thank you for sharing, Michel.
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Mickaël Lefebvre commented on John FRANKLIN's topic in Air Operations
Massimiliano's comment is very important since not all Large aeroplanes will be targeted. Only brand new one from this date.
Eric Ekstrom commented on a post in Cybersecurity
Eric Ekstrom
8 months ago
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Dear all happy to meet!
I am doing a bachelor thesis in "cybersecurity challenges for airlines".
Is anyone able to help me understand;
- The "air operators" are applicable to (EU) DR 2018/1139. But I don't find it clear that the 'airlines' would be subject to (EU) IR 2023/203. Or would the 'airlines' be subject to 2023/203 through their CAMO organization?
I have more questions and any answers are super appreciated, so please connect here or LinkedIn.
Best regards,
Eric Ekström
Dear Vasileios, thank you so much! :)
Thomas Hytten commented on John FRANKLIN's topic in Air Operations
Kudos to you for publishing this clear overview of the recent SERA changes. A very helpful resource for in the national authorities working to inform the aviation industry. Hope to see this as a best practice for further regulatory changes 😀
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Nikolaos Samaras
1 year ago
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Dear community,
According to the provisions of GM1 ORO.FC.100(c) , may a pilot with OML restrictions , fly an MPA with another pilot who has no OML restrictions , he is fully qualified to the type, but he is over 60 years old?
Hi All, in case we have an augmented crew, can we have 01 pilot over 60, 01 Pilot with OML, and 01 Pilot with no restrictions?
Ian Yell posted in Cybersecurity
7 months ago
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Has anyone created, or found, a compliance assessment tool for the internal auditing of Part-IS / ISMS PSOE scores??
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diomiro certaldi posted in Cybersecurity
7 months ago
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Looks to me that Organisations need more time to really implement Cybersecurity, at all level as adopted by SMS
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Sibylle Gross commented on John FRANKLIN's topic in Air Operations
Thank you John, I am - in addition to Avation - also an Organizational Psychologist and I believe that these thoughts not only can, but should be applied in all fields where Human Factors are part of the systems! (meaning everywhere...;-))
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John FRANKLIN commented on André de Chauvigny de Blot's topic in Air Operations
Hi all - I got a further update from the Air Ops Team here about the opinion that Adina referred to.
The transposition of the EDTO standards of ICAO annex 6 part I is being processed within the scope of the rulemaking task RMT.0392. An NPA was published in May 2023 and went under a 3 months public consultation. The Agency is currently preparing the Opinion containing the related proposed amendments to Regulation (EU) 965/2012 to the Commission for their adoption.
Among the foreseen amendments, the aeroplanes with more than 2 engines are indeed expected to be included in the scope of EDTO in accordance with the ICAO related SARPs. A transition period is foreseen once the regulation is adopted in order to allow operators and competent authorities to adapt their procedures/training programmes to the planned changes.
The Opinion is expected to be published in Q4 2025.