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- Assessment Compliance Group Acquired by Briley Aviation as Part of its Multi-Million Dollar U.S. Business Aviation Growth Strategy
LAS VEGAS, 10 October 2011 – Briley Aviation, a part of the Briley Group, announced its plans to expand its private aviation interests by purchasing Assessment Compliance Group (NBAA booth C12140), the leading manual, training, SMS development and online technical support services company, located in Annapolis, Maryland.
Anita Trotter-Cox, Founder of Assessment Compliance Group said, "We, at Assessment Compliance Group have been honored to support and partner with flight departments worldwide over the past 15 years. We have successfully written over 2000 manuals for domestic and international operators, trained over 1700 international flightcrews, and have helped over 220 operators develop and implement sound and appropriate Safety Management Systems. Briley Aviation's investment will help us move our business into its next phase while continuing our long-term relationships and assuring our clients receive uncompromising quality and service into the future."
Mark Baier, President of Assessment Compliance Group said, "Anita and the team have built a truly exceptional business with an exceptional reputation. Our aim is to build upon this solid foundation and expand upon the services we provide by helping more operators develop quality manuals as well as prepare for and implement the SMS. This includes our proprietary online Safety Management Center software programs. In preparation for our expansion plans, Assessment Compliance Group has begun hiring dedicated and committed Editors, Aviation Specialists, and Software Programmers to support our continued growth."
The General Aviation industry continues to raise its standards, as evidenced by Annex 6, Part II International General Aviation (IGA) requiring operators to implement an SMS and Flight Operations Manual (FOM). Assessment Compliance Group is well poised to support the growing need for quality SMS and Manual development services. The company is establishing relationships with insurance providers, and other like-minded industry leaders, to support operators in their ongoing efforts to remain informed and compliant with ICAO/State changing requirements worldwide.
About Assessment Compliance Group
Assessment Compliance Group was founded in 1996 and is the leading provider of FOM, IOPS, RVSM, SMS, WATRS/RVSM, ERP, Datalink, CAT II/IIIa/b, Australian Transport Security Program, and Flight Attendant Manuals. The company has developed a proprietary online Safety Management Center (SMC) to support companies with a comprehensive SMS. They have developed over 2000 manuals during their 15-year history for operators worldwide and have assisted 220, or nearly half of the IS-BAO registered operators that have developed a Flight Operations Manual and implemented the SMS.
More information is available at www.aviationmanuals.com
About Briley Aviation
Briley Aviation is part of the Briley Group, a privately held multinational company with holdings in the aviation, hospitality, business process outsourcing and technology and service sectors, valued in excess of US$ 2 billion. These businesses span a wide geography including North America, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and Australia.
More information is available at www.brileygroup.com
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Email: mbaier@aviationmanuals.com
- EASA Information Notice
A series of European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) implementing rules, applying to most aeroplanes and helicopters registered in a European Union Member State and to most non-European aircraft operating into or within the EU, will enter into force next year, at the earliest from 8 April 2012.
Such operations will, for the first time, be subject to new elements including an operations manual, a management system, an accident prevention and Flight Safety programme (SMS), a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and a rostering system which addresses flight time and rest periods.
Complex motor-powered aircraft shall mean an aeroplane:
- With a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 5700 kg; or
- Certified for a maximum passenger seating configuration of more than nineteen; or
- Certified for operation with a minimum crew of at least two (2) pilots; or
- Equipped with (a) turbojet engine(s) or more than one (1) turboprop engine.
Source Documents
UK CAA Information Notice IN-2011/095
State Letter 27, Adoption of Ammendment 27 to Annex 6 Part II
- InFO FAA/Flight Standard Service
The purpose of this FAA InFO is twofold:
- To encourage all GA business and corporate operators (Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 91 and 125) to develop and implement an SMS.
- To provide information to GA operators of large and turbojet airplanes on International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) SMS requirements and other additional requirements.
Recommended Action: General Aviation Operators are encouraged to incorporate Safety Management Systems as a standard business practice regardless of type of aircraft operated. GA Operators of large or turbojet airplanes should further review and consider the information in this InFO. Source Document
- Australian Transport Security Program
Corporate operators are required to develop and submit a TSP that meets the requirements of Australian aviation security legislation. Accordingly, guidance on the preparation of an Aircraft Operator Security Risk Assessment and Transport Security Program is available on the following links:
Department Website - Unscreened Prescribed Air Services
Aviation Transport Security Act 2004
Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005
As prescribed in the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 (the Act), operators of prescribed air services are required to have an approved TSP. The accompanying Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 (the Regulations) defines a prescribed air service as one of any of the following kinds:
- a) a regular public transport operation,
- b) an air service in which a jet is used,
- c) an air service in which an aircraft with a certified maximum take-off weight greater than 5,700 kg is used (refer to regulation 1.06).
The key elements required for an Australian Transport Security Program are as follows:
- Security Risk Context Statement;
- Statement of Undertaking;
- Description of Aircraft Operator;
- Security Management Organisational Structure;
- Document Control Records;
- Aviation Incident Security Reporting and response Procedure;
- Heightened Security Alert Procedures;
- Map of the Boundaries of any Operational Facilities that are Located within a Security Controlled Airport in Australia (not required if airport facilities are not held);
- Timetable for implementation of security measures and/or procedures to be used within our facilities to mitigate the risks and vulnerabilities identified in the security risk assessment;
- Emergency and evacuation management procedures; and
- Contact Details.
Unfortunately the Australian Infrastructure does not have any reciprocal arrangements in place to recognise other security programs that corporate operators may have developed for other countries. Operators of prescribed air services must hold an approved TSP that has been developed in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Act and Regulations. However there may be elements within such a security program that may be relevant to assist a corporate operator in drafting sections of an Australian TSP.
Completed TSPs (and accompanying security risk assessments) can be forwarded to the Department for approval, in accordance with the legislation, by email submission to national.coordinator@infrastructure.gov.au.
Please Note:
- Under the Act the Department is provided a period of up to 60 calendar days in which to consider a TSP for approval.
- An operator of a prescribed air service who operates in Australia without an approved TSP could attract a fine of up to 200 penalty units which currently equates to AU$22,000.
Should you require further information please email the Department at national.coordinator@infrastructure.gov.au
- Compliance Date for aircraft registered in the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) - Article 85 Approval
The date set by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) for achieving compliance with OTAR 125 is 1 January 2011. Operators are encouraged to obtain approval for their operations prior to this date.
The CAACI recognizes that it may not be possible for all operators to meet all the compliance requirements by this date and has given consideration to this eventuality. Those operators that commit to the IS-BAO registration method prior to 1 January 2011 will be granted an exemption to allow them to continue operations while they complete the IS-BAO registration process
In order to obtain an exemption an implementation plan must be submitted to the CAACI showing milestones for the operator’s progress with the IS-BAO registration process. Failure to obtain IS-BAO registration in the exemption time frame will result in suspension of the aircraft’s operational certificates.
Source Documents:
CAACI Bulletin 03-10
Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands
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- Registry of Aruba
The DCA of Aruba issued a circular back in July 30, 2010 announcing to all its operators that; "As an acceptable means of compliance to the AUA-OPS 2 requirements the Department of Civil Aviation will automatically accept the above documents if the applicable operator is IS-BAO certified."
The Department of Civil Aviation is hereby informing you that there is a new revision of the AUA-OPS2. These requirements are applicable to general and corporate operations with aeroplanes and are based on the latest revision of ICAO Annex 6 Part II. A copy of AUA-OPS2 is available upon request at the Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba.
The most significant impact of this new regulation (Chapter 12) applicable for aeroplanes with a maximum certified take-off mass exceeding 5700 kg, or aeroplanes equipped with one or more turbo-jet engine, is that it calls for the operator to have these additional systems and manuals in place:
- Safety Management System
- Operations Manual
- Maintenance Control Manual
Source Documents:
AUA-OPS 2 General Aviation Aeroplanes
Summary - Latest Revision AUA-OPS 2
Red Carpet: Ministry of Tourism, Transportation, & Labor
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- Advisory Circular 91-70A: "Oceanic and International Operations."
This Advisory Circular (AC) contains general information and guidance for operators planning oceanic flights, including authorizations needed for operations outside the continental United States. This includes Special Areas of Operation (SAO) such as North Atlantic Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications (NAT/MNPS), Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM), Area Navigation (RNAV), and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) airspace.
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- Advisory Circular (AC) 120-70B: "Operational Authorization Process for use of Data Link Communication System" (08/10)
Advisory Circular (AC) 120-70B presents various methods for operators of different data link systems to meet international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the regional airspace authorities. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notes that there is presently no requirement in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) to have data link communications when operating in the National Airspace System (NAS). Instead, the regulations in 14 CFR govern radio communication systems, and nothing in this AC relieves an operator from the requirement to have and use a voice communication system when operating in international airspace or the NAS. However, operators that choose to operate in a reduced separation standard that requires the use of a data link system (in addition to the required voice communication system) must obtain FAA design approval and a revision to their 14 CFR part 121, 125, 125M, or 135 operation specifications (OpSpecs), part 91 subpart K (part 91K) management specifications (MSpecs) or part 91 letter of authorization (LOA), as applicable.
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- Datalink Program (CPDLC / ADS-C / RNP-4)
Datalink (both ADS-C and CPDLC) operational policy and procedures are contained in an appendix in the International Operations Manual and are intended to be part of the operator's International Operations Manual.
Describes the ADS-C / CPDLC systems, compliance for approval for oceanic and remote operation, Preflight and Inflight Procedures, ATS Facilities Notification (AFN) Logon, ATC COMM (Gulfstream), Data Authorities (Boeing), Message Sets / Elements, Position Reporting, Conditional Clearances, Weather Deviations and Offsets, flightcrew training, ICAO and ADNS FIR/OCA addresses including communications functions, non-routine operations and Emergency Operations, Worldwide Coverage Area, and Problem Reporting and Resolution. Note: This may be submitted for initial authorization or a re-application for the full Datalink authorization for G350 / G450 / G550 operators who have already received ADS-C only authorization.
Online Knowledge Training Program, Letter of Authorization (A056) Form, Completed FAA Inspector Job Aid - Part 91 Operator Application to Conduct Datalink Operations, and Operator Exhibits/Document Submissions. A secure online webpage is provided to the FAA for easy access to all documents and exhibits
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ADS-C Program:
For operators with ADS-C only: Describes the ADS-C system, types of contract reporting, aircraft separation, compliance for approval for oceanic and remote operation, flightcrew training, Preflight Procedures, Inflight Procedures (ICAO and ADNS FIR/OCA addresses) including communications functions, non-routine operations and Emergency Operations, Worldwide Coverage Area, and a Datalink Event Report Form. This may be a separate application from the full Datalink application for G350 / G450 / G550 operators who have not yet upgraded to Cert F. The ADS-C Program may be used as a "stand alone" program.
- New U.S. RVSM Monitoring Requirements
In conjunction with internationally agreed upon changes to ICAO Annex 6, Operation of Aircraft, Parts I & II, applicable on November 18, 2010, ICAO and the United States Federal Aviation Administration will adopt the following recommended practices in regards to long term monitoring of RVSM airspace:
The State of the Operator or State of Registry, as applicable, that has issued an RVSM approval shall establish a requirement which ensures that a minimum of two airplanes of each [RVSM] aircraft type grouping of the operator have their height-keeping performance monitored at least once every two (2) years or within intervals of 1000 flight hours per airplane, whichever period is longer. If an operator aircraft type grouping consists of a single airplane, monitoring of that airplane shall be accomplished within the specified period. Information concerning the FAA implementation will be posted as it becomes available to the RVSM Webpage at: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/enroute/rvsm/documentation/#req under the RVSM Documentation section titled: Monitoring Requirements / Procedures.
Note: This program is similar to the current European Follow-On Monitoring Program. Source Document
- Amendment 27 to Annex 6 Part II November 18, 2010
The amendment to ICAO Annex 6, Part II contained in the attached document was adopted by the Council of ICAO on 7 March 2008. Revisions to this document will become applicable on 18 November 2010 as specified in the Resolution of Adoption. (State letter AN 11/6.3.21-08/27 refers.)
Section III of Annex 6 Part II introduces requirements for operations manuals, safety management systems (SMS), training programs, fatigue management programs, and security programs (recommended). The requirements of the operator in Section III are largely evolved from the best practices of industry and rely heavily on performance-based rules. Corporate aviation has heretofore been largely self-regulated and has enjoyed an excellent safety record. The industry practices contributing to this record of success are extensively drawn upon in creating the provisions of Section III.
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"The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requires Safety Management System (SMS) for the management of safety risk in air operations, maintenance, air traffic services and aerodromes. These requirements have recently been expanded to include flight training and design and production of aircraft. Furthermore, ICAO has published safety management requirements for States by mandating that states establish a State Safety Programme (SSP) in order to achieve acceptable safety performance in their civil aviation systems. As such, it is beneficial for civil aviation authorities (CAAs) to harmonize their SMS and SSP requirements and implementation activities and collaborate on common topics of interest.
Now that the ICAO SMS Requirements have been formalized, the FAA is engaged in an SMS rulemaking effort. The FAA is engaged in an SMS rulemaking effort corresponding to changes made in ICAO Annex 6 as well as FAA internal system safety objectives. While the FAA is following its formal rulemaking protocol, (as codified in the Aviation Rulemaking Committee Charter, FAA Order 1110.152, the FAA is conducting SMS Pilot Projects for external SMSs."
FAA SMS Initiatives
- Safety Management Center: An SMS online solution for complete Incident / Hazard identification, resolution and feedback, and tracking. The application includes risk assessment with airport / route search capabilities.
A Safety Management System is a systematic approach to managing safety risks, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies, and procedures. The Safety Management System components and elements are accomplished electronically to form a continuous cycle of improvement.
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- Instructor-led Online International Operations Recurrent Training Program
Upcoming dates: November 17th and December 8th
The Online International Operations Recurrent Training Program is compliant with Title 14 CFR Part 91, Part 135, Part 125, FAA Orders / Notices, applicable Advisory Circulars, ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices/Procedures, and State Aeronautical Information Publications. Regional Supplementary Information presented in the program is continually researched to provide flightcrews with any differences between ICAO and State regulations that are critical to safety of flight.
Prior to joining the online program, flightcrews will work through a series of online quizzes developed from their International Operations Manual.
The instructor-led training is visual and verbal, analytical and experiential, and provides immediate feedback. Course interactive strategies have been designed to confirm required pilot knowledge of international operations. All guidance is updated per State regulatory agency publications. The International Operations Recurrent Training Program is a dynamic curriculum reflecting a high standard of international operating practices.
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- IS-BAO Audits - We are accredited and experienced IS-BAO auditors. Assessment Compliance Group, Inc. has conducted Stage 1, 2 and 3 IS-BAO audits.
The International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) is a code of best practices designed to help flight departments worldwide achieve a high level of safety and professionalism. Assessment Compliance Group, Inc. has been conducting IS-BAO audits since the inception of IS-BAO in 2002.
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