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The Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) in Mexico is facing significant challenges that threaten aviation safety. Documents reveal that the agency has not been able to carry out its annual verification program due to lack of funding and personnel. These deficiencies have contributed to the recent downgrade of Mexico's air safety rating to category 2 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The government's management report highlights the agency's inability to conduct technical-administrative verifications, citing limitations in human resources. This is concerning because these verifications are crucial in ensuring the safety of air operations and passengers. Additionally, in the past two years, the agency has scheduled 106 safety checks but only managed to carry out 24. Lack of personnel and budgetary constraints are major factors contributing to the nonconformities identified by the FAA. The current director of the agency, General Enrique Vallín, has emphasized the need for 4 billion pesos and the hiring of 4,000 employees to meet international standards and fulfill the agency's functions. SOURCE: https://lnkd.in/gQxScTfQ #aviationsafety #afac #sierralatam #aviationnews

IFATCA at ICAO Ms Cheryl YenChun Chen, EVP ASP attended the Regional Aviation Safety Monitoring Advisory Group meeting at ICAO APAC office, Bangkok August 19th- 22nd. Several regional aviation safety Hot Spots were monitored and mitigations discussed. With the hard work of ATCs of the region, the overall aviation safety risk is below alerting level. However, the coordination errors between ATCs from different FIRs due to human factors remain the largest contributing factors to these safety hot spots. As the implementation of supportive communication and surveillance equipment has shown significant improvements of these coordination errors, IFATCA has urged ICAO APAC member states to prioritize the implementation of these supportive techniques such as AIDC and Space ADS-B surveillance system to better assist the work of ATCOs and improve the safety of the airspace. https://lnkd.in/d7g9Bfeg International Civil Aviation Organization https://lnkd.in/d_FkkhPA

WHAT'S ECCAIRS? The European Co-ordination Centre for Accident and Incident Reporting Systems (ECCAIRS) is a cooperative network of civil aviation authorities and safety investigation authorities in Europe. The ECCAIRS mission is to aid national and European transport entities in the collection, sharing and analysis of safety information in order to improve public transport safety. In fact every single civil aviation operators should report their incident/accident data by this cooperative network.

Airports classified as small, medium, or large hubs must submit an implementation plan to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by April 24, 2024, which is one of the four important deadlines for complying with the FAA SMS Part 139 Rule. This means that the first deadline for the rule is just less than four weeks away. Are you prepared? The ruling can impact several critical areas, including safety requirements and comprehensive employee training, ensuring suppliers and vendors comply with safety regulations, and implementing robust security measures to safeguard sensitive data. Learn more about key elements of SMS creation and maintenance here: https://bit.ly/49hSGGV

The Authority's Air Transport Officer, Phetsile, recently completed a specialized course in Air Transport Statistics and Forecasting Techniques at the College of Aviation & Technology - Kuwait. The course emphasized the foundational principles of air transport and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) statistics program. This comprehensive training will equip the officer with the skills to effectively analyze and predict air transport trends within Eswatini, ensuring compliance with ICAO standards. Congratulations Phetsile on this significant accomplishment. #totheskyaboveletsfly #airtransport #statistics

Recruitment and training remain significant challenges, not just for commercial airlines but also for Civil Aviation Authorities. Everyone is competing for the same pool of skilled aviation specialists. At Clément Aviation, we've assembled a team of experts in various domains of Aircrew, Air Operations, and Continuing Airworthiness regulations. By outsourcing key authority tasks to us, we help enhance the aviation industry's safety and compliance. Our specialized services for Civil Aviation Authorities include: ✔ Conducting flight inspections at airlines and training organizations ✔ Evaluating compliance for new approvals ✔ Performing thorough inspections ✔ Reviewing airworthiness ✔ Assessing Third Country Operator’s licenses and economic licenses In recognition of the need for independence, Clément Aviation will no longer engage in the same market we oversee, ensuring our role remains impartial and in the industry's best interest. #CAA #aviation #regulation

Ever wondered what happens during a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Surveillance Event? Join us for an exclusive webinar where Edward Morris, CASA RPAS Team Lead, breaks down the processes and protocols used when auditing ReOC holders. Hear also from David Anderson from the Flight Safety Foundation about the BARS audit process. 🔗 Link to Webinar is as follows: https://lnkd.in/gPfceBV4 #Aviation #CASASurveillance #BARSAudit #AviationCompliance #RPAS #aviationaudits #PRAS

Turbulence incidents are on the rise! RASG-PA turbulence toolbox can help you develop mitigation strategies. Passengers remember to buckle up while seated, you can loosen the belt for more comfort. #safety #parast

What are some of the major industrial challenges facing pilots today? This week, IFALPA’s Professional & Government Affairs Steering Group gathered at ITF House in London to define their ambitious work programme for the upcoming year! From ILO and ICAO implementation to tackling Reduced Crew Operations and ATRP liberalization, our priorities are set - with a spotlight on the AFI/MID Region and gearing up for International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO Assembly 42. Special thanks to Gabriel Mocho Rodríguez and the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) team for hosting this crucial meeting. Together, we’re shaping the future of aviation! #Aviation #pilots #AviationIndustry #GlobalAviation #AFIMID

✈️ The Importance of Pre-Flight Checks in Aviation Safety and Security 🛫 - In Aviation, pre-flights checks are official in ensuring not just the operational efficiency of an aircraft, but also the safety and security of all passengers and the crew onboard. - Before takeoff, a thorough inspection is conducted to verify the aircraft's equipment, emergency systems, and security protocols are in place and fully functional. 🛠️🔧 This is not only ensuring the aircraft's readiness, but also safeguarding against potential security risks that could compromise the flight's safety.🚨 - Wether it's inspecting emergency exits, verifying security protocols, or confirming communication systems, these checks are essential in upholding the industry standards set by ICAO, IATA and other governing bodies.The goal is simple🤷. Prevention is always better that dealing with an emergency... #Safety first ✊ #Aviation safety 🦺 #Persenger's Safety💪 #Aviation industry #Airline security #Pre-flight checks #Aviation security #Training. #Safety first.