Aircraft Owner v' Operator Requirements: Challenges in Managing the Safety and Transfer of Used Airc

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Aircraft Owner v. Operator Requirements
Challenges in Managing the Safety and Transfer of
Used Aircraft
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Major Discussion Points

• Used aircraft industry has changed substantially
• 30-35 of operating fleet is now leased
• Business aviation with unique airplane
  configurations
• Current system for aircraft transfer is
  cumbersome, time-consuming, and costly
• Delays to customers, limited MRO capacity,
  contract penalties, etc.
• Lack of transparency/visibility of national
  requirements and acceptance process
• May improve with new EASA remit for operations

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Major Discussion Points

• Inspectors may not be aware of requirements
• More training and awareness needed
• Leasing companies mirror aviation authorities
  the weakest CAA drives the strongest
  requirements in leases
• Streamlining of transfer in some manner is
  needed.
• Recordkeeping, greater acceptance of STCs and
  data.
• New bilateral with the EU should enhance the
  progress already being made.

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Reaction from the Floor

• Industry asked for a single source for the
  operating requirements of National Aviation
  Authorities
• e.g. guidance document, website, etc.
• EASA is envisaging more flexible requirements for
  operators of large airplanes, regarding
  contracting with Continued Airworthiness
  Management Organisations (CAMO)
• Attendees favored continuing dialogue and further
  bilateral changes
• Leasing companies should contribute more and more
  in this system.