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🚁 The race towards the type certificate in the #AdvancedAirMobility industry #AAM aircraft OEMs are pushing towards type certificate (TC), a critical step before starting commercial #aircraft operations. But before reaching this milestone, there's a series of other certificates and approvals to achieve too. From Design Organisation Approval (#DOA) and Production Organization Approval (#POA) to Air Operator Certificate (#AOC), each achievement marks a significant step towards their ultimate goal. 🏅 In the past, we could celebrate such achievements, e.g.: - Volocopter: DOA and POA acquired 🎉 - Vertical Aerospace and Lilium: DOA secured 🎉 - Joby Aviation: AOC obtained 🎉 🤔 However, have you wondered about what DOA (Part 21J) and POA (Part 21G) means, and why an AOC (e.g., Part 135) might be required? Which aviation authorities are involved in the process to ensure regulatory compliance? 📚 In 2022, we published our AAM #certification guide (link in comments), where we provided a comprehensive overview of the required certificates and approvals from an AAM aircraft OEM perspective. Let's make it fly!🛫 Roland Berger Manfred Hader Dr. Stephan Baur Nikhil Sachdeva Gabriel Schillaci A. Tobias Schönberg Andreas Grille Kay Kwang Ho Kim

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Check out the latest article discussing the opposition against the FAA’s proposed noise standard requirement for light sport aircraft. 🚁 Get the full details and insights into this emerging issue in the aviation industry. 🔗 Read more https://lnkd.in/g-gZxDP9 #FAA | #Aviation | #AircraftNoise | #Regulation

🚀 Navigating the Future of Aviation: Single-Pilot Operations Debate 🚀 One of the most heated aviation debates today is around single-pilot commercial operations. Here's a quick snapshot of the key points: 📅 EASA Report (2023): Introduced Extended Minimum-Crew Operations (eMCOs) and Single-Pilot Operations (SiPOs). ✈️ eMCOs: Allow one pilot during cruise, but two pilots are required for takeoffs and landings. 🇺🇸 US Airlines' Stance: Delta and United are firmly against single-pilot operations, requiring at least two pilots per flight. 🛫 Manufacturers' Perspectives: Airbus is proactive in supporting automation and single-pilot technology, while Boeing remains cautious. 👥 Public Opinion: Studies reveal low comfort levels with pilotless planes (ALPA, 2018; Coventry University, 2019). 🔜 Future Implementation: EASA ruled out SiPOs before 2030, but eMCOs could start by 2027, possibly beginning with cargo flights. Having observed many simulator scenarios where the "pilot monitoring saved the day" by maintaining the big picture more effectively than the pilot flying, I find it hard to believe that single-pilot operations are just around the corner. The role of a second pilot in ensuring safety and providing a critical layer of monitoring and cross-checking cannot be overstated. What are your thoughts? #aviation #Simaero #aviationnews

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Autumn always brings a renewed sense of focus as year-end targets and goals come into focus. If yours includes Business Aviation in any way, then you don't want to miss AvBuyer's October edition (link below)! Read expert insights on the US Business Aviation market's latest trends and the five most-flown business aircraft across that nation. Catch up with the latest on the pre-owned Mid-Size Jet marketplace. And compare the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 side-by-side with the HondaJet Elite II. For those contemplating an aircraft acquisition in the coming months, learn the key considerations to make before changing an aircraft's registry, and five non-negotiables when shopping for older aircraft. But that's not all! From Fractional Ownership tips (which operator to choose), to owner case studies (Dick Nernberg, age 87), to coverage of avionics and cabin electronics, and pilot training, there's something for everyone - and best of all, it's completely FREE! Find it all, here: https://lnkd.in/eQqQBpsb Shout-out to OGARAJETS in partnership with Dallas Jet International and Leading Edge Aviation Solutions, LLC for the beautiful cover! Roxanne Sweazey Maria Brabec Steve Champness Emma Davey Astrid Ayling Luis Freire Michas Rapf Wendy Pay John Brennan Lisa DeFrees Lucia Cavalli Christian Kjelgaard Gerrard Cowan Felipe Reisch René Armas Maes Brian Foley Caroline Phaneuf David Wyndham Fabrizio Poli Andre Fodor Mario Pierobon Brian Wilson Ken Elliott #avbuyer #businessaviation #businessjets #privateaviation #privatejets #corporateaviation #buyingjets #aircraftsales #aircraftforsale #marketinsights #marketoverview #aircraftownership #flightdepartments #flightdepartmentmanagement #pilottraining #inflightentertainment #avionicsupgrades #avionics

Curious about the ins and outs of flying ultralight aircraft? ✈️ Understanding the rules and privileges set by the FAA is crucial for every ultralight pilot. Check out the link below to learn more! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/etuqy4hi #UltralightAircraft #AviationRules #FlySafe #FAARegulations #AerospaceEngineering

I'm sharing this because this is very difficult to do in aviation. The FAA practically makes you have unrealistically perfect designs upfront, then also stick with bad designs downstream. So oft there isn't a chance to improve. I know I'm not comparing concepts apples-to-apples. However, Part 25 aircraft are less advanced [yet more complicated] than even the sport category aircraft. Yes, having a conformed design is the crux of certification, but locking in the design and pushing it all through bureaucrats also drastically slows down incremental improvements. In aviation we practically marry ourselves to design choices that are obsolete by the time we are done certifying them.

Christian Roulin, our DNP Continuing Airworthiness, gave insights on Aircraft Dent and Buckle Checks in the January 2024, 20th Anniversary issue of AviTrader Aviation News magazine! ✈️   Click the link in the comments to read the whole article👇 Special thanks to Torsten Tamm for interviewing us and our partner 8tree. #dentCHECK #dentmapping #aviationindustry