The objective of Decisions 2022/022/R, 2022/023/R and 2022/024/R is to maintain a high level of safety for unmanned and manned aircraft operations in the U-space airspace. The Decisions propose acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and guidance material (GM) to the U-space regulatory package (i.e. Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2021/664, 2021/665 and 2021/666).
Due to the novelty of the subject, it is important to provide the necessary means for the implementation of the above-mentioned Regulations as regards:
- the concept of the U-space airspace and its management by the Member States in terms of risk assessment and responsibilities;
- the dynamic reconfiguration of the U-space airspace, when applied;
- the operational functioning of the common information service and the certification process for both the providers of this service and the U-space service providers (USSPs);
- the set of performance requirements to be determined for the different U-space services;
- the exchange of all data and available information among the participants of the U-space airspace;
- the definition of relevant standard(s) for the connection to the common information service provider(s) to ensure interoperability and uniform implementation across the EU;
- detailed procedures for the flight authorisation service;
- the acceptable means for manned aircraft to be conspicuous when entering the U-space airspace in uncontrolled airspace;
- the expected coordination with local authorities, the security aspects to be covered in a specific U-space airspace, and the authorities’ oversight programme as well as any other task related to the management of the U-space airspace under their responsibility.
The Decisions are expected to help in maintaining safety as regards operations of unmanned and manned aircraft in the U-space airspace and improve harmonisation among the Member States as regards the provision of U-space services.
The objective of Decisions 2022/022/R, 2022/023/R and 2022/024/R is to maintain a high level of safety for unmanned and manned aircraft operations in the U-space airspace.
The Decisions propose acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and guidance material (GM) to the U-space regulatory package (i.e. Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2021/664, 2021/665 and 2021/666).
Due to the novelty of the subject, it is important to provide the necessary means for the implementation of the above-mentioned Regulations as regards:
- the concept of the U-space airspace and its management by the Member States in terms of risk assessment and responsibilities;
- the dynamic reconfiguration of the U-space airspace, when applied;
- the operational functioning of the common information service and the certification process for both the providers of this service and the U-space service providers (USSPs);
- the set of performance requirements to be determined for the different U-space services;
- the exchange of all data and available information among the participants of the U-space airspace;
- the definition of relevant standard(s) for the connection to the common information service provider(s) to ensure interoperability and uniform implementation across the EU;
- detailed procedures for the flight authorisation service;
- the acceptable means for manned aircraft to be conspicuous when entering the U-space airspace in uncontrolled airspace;
- the expected coordination with local authorities, the security aspects to be covered in a specific U-space airspace, and the authorities’ oversight programme as well as any other task related to the management of the U-space airspace under their responsibility.
The Decisions are expected to help in maintaining safety as regards operations of unmanned and manned aircraft in the U-space airspace and improve harmonisation among the Member States as regards the provision of U-space services.
1. PURPOSE OF THIS ADVISORY CIRCULAR (AC). The intent of this AC is to facilitate
operations using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology in
compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91, §§ 91.225
and 91.227. The appendices provide guidance on additional ADS-B Out and ADS-B In
operations that may be authorized by the Administrator.
2. PRINCIPAL CHANGES. This change adds Appendix F, which describes Interval
Management (IM) and provides guidance to operators seeking Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) authorization to conduct IM operations. This change also updates references throughout
the AC.
This notice announces clarification to guidance in Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Order 8900.1, Volume 5, Chapter 9, Section 2, Airman Qualification
Requirements for Aircraft for Which the Operating Limitations Require an FAA-Issued
Authorization to Act as Pilot in Command.
The FAA proposes to amend
certain airworthiness regulations to
standardize the criteria for conducting
safety assessments for systems,
including flight controls and
powerplants, installed on transport
category airplanes. With this action, the
FAA seeks to reduce risk associated
with airplane accidents and incidents
that have occurred in service, and
reduce risk associated with new
technology in flight control systems.
The intended effect of this proposed
action is to improve aviation safety by
making system safety assessment (SSA)
certification requirements more
comprehensive and consistent.
The FAA proposes to revise certain regulations governing airman certification.
Specifically, the FAA Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards are currently utilized as the testing standard for practical tests and proficiency checks for persons seeking or holding an airman certificate or rating. The FAA proposes to incorporate these Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards by reference into the certification requirements for pilots, flight instructors, flight engineers, aircraft dispatchers, and parachute riggers.
