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EUROCAE has released Change 2 to ED-137/4C, which refines the interoperability standard for VoIP ATM components in Volume 4, focused on recording. This update addresses change proposals based on practical experience from implementing the standard and includes clarifications to support IPv6 operations.
Volume 4 establishes a profile standard for the use of RTSP to set up, terminate and manage recording sessions for both Ground Telephone Service and Radio Service within an Air Traffic Services Ground Voice Network (AGVN).
This update reflects the ongoing efforts of WG-67, "Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) for ATM," to enhance the standard's clarity and operational applicability.
EASA has released the 2025 edition of the European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS), outlining updated strategies for aviation safety and environmental protection across Europe. This edition addresses current safety risks and establishes strategic priorities for the Agency.
Key highlights include:
🔸211 safety issues, including 20 classified as high-risk
🔸6 new tasks and the refinement of 150 existing actions
🔸The plan to review priorities in 2025 and inform the next EPAS edition covering 2026-2028
The recently published Swiss Drone Strategy, a report from the Swiss Federal Council outlining critical measures for integrating drones into Swiss airspace, is now available in English.
Key takeaways from the report:
🔸Switzerland's first U-space framework will enable automated and digitalised air traffic management for drones
🔸All airspace users will adopt cost-effective systems for enhanced situational awareness
🔸Leveraging aviation and non-aviation data will enable evidence-based regulatory processes, streamline authorisations and ensure equitable access to airspace
The Swiss FOCA will oversee the implementation of these initiatives, reinforcing Switzerland’s position as a leader in drone innovation while adhering to safety standards.
EUROCAE has issued ED-269 Change 1, which modifies the original ED-269 standard "Minimum Operational Performance Standard for Geofencing" approved in May 2020.
This update addresses overlaps with ED-318 by removing specific sections from ED-269 to ensure clarity and alignment.
Key updates:
🔸Chapters 8 and 9 in addition to Appendix 2 – relating to data formats, requirements and exchange – were removed and replaced by ED-318
🔸ED-318 "Technical Specification for Geographical Zones and U-Space Data Provision and Exchange" now defines the technical specifications for geographical zone data models, geofencing information services and related data structures
The 4th edition of the EAER provides a comprehensive overview of aviation’s progress towards achieving environmental goals. Compiled by EASA with support from the European Commission, European Environment Agency (EEA), and EUROCONTROL, the report highlights achievements, challenges and opportunities for a sustainable future in aviation.
Key highlights include:
🔸Record-breaking temperatures in 2023-2024 that emphasise the urgency of decarbonising aviation
🔸Significant advancements in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and EU sustainability targets
🔸Recommendations to enhance environmental protection, including Single European Sky reforms and performance indicators
🔸Scenarios predicting traffic growth to 11.8 million flights annually by 2050 and the need for market-based measures like ETS and CORSIA to meet net-zero CO2 targets
The EAER 2025 also reviews progress since its 2022 edition and emphasises the importance of data-driven insights to keep aviation aligned with EU and international climate goals.
United States’ FCC introduced new rules to allocate a portion of the 5030-5091 MHz spectrum band for UAS. This dedicated spectrum will enable operators to access reliable frequencies for control-related communications, improving safety and efficiency in shared airspace.
The rules, established under Rule Part 88, allow UAS operators to obtain temporary frequency assignments for non-networked operations. These will be coordinated by DFMS to ensure efficient spectrum use and meet the reliability requirements for operations in controlled airspace, including BVLOS missions.
To prevent interference with adjacent services, operations will be limited to the central part of the spectrum band, providing necessary separation from neighbouring frequencies.
Brazil’s ANAC has introduced revision B of Supplementary Instruction (IS) No. 110-001, streamlining certification and operational processes for aviation security (Avsec) training centres. The updated regulation will take effect on 1 March 2025, with centres required to submit revised manuals by 1 August 2025.
Key updates include:
🔸Simplified manual submission process with standardised forms and editable templates
🔸Integration of registration with ANAC’s electronic protocol to avoid duplicate submissions
🔸Certification processes aligned with Civil Aviation Training Centres (CIAC)
🔸Updated curricula with cross-cutting themes such as human trafficking and anti-discrimination policies
ANAC also issued IS No. 110-003B to update rules for theoretical exams for Avsec instructor certification. Effective from 1 March 2025, the key changes include new exam content incorporating ICAO DOC 10207 as well as strengthened rules to protect the item bank and limit retake opportunities.
Peru’s Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) has simplified the drone registration process, making it fully online and automated through its virtual Parts Desk.
This new system allows users to complete the registration in just a few minutes, replacing the previous process that could take up to 30 business days. To register a drone, users must access the MTC's virtual Parts Desk, select the "Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAS) Registration" option, and fill in the required details. The information provided is considered a sworn statement, and once submitted, the Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) will automatically issue the RPAS registration certificate.
Previously, this process required submitting the "Appendix A" form of NTC 001-2015, including technical details about the drone and personal data of the owner. With this new streamlined approach, drone registration is now significantly faster and more efficient.
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The activities developed by M&K UAS & SPACE SPAIN SL according to the requirements expressed in the International ISO 9001: 2015 standard are:
Consultancy and training services on Uncrewed Aerial Systems (Drones) and Flight Procedure Design (FPD).
The main points of action issued by the management in the quality policy statement issued by the management are:
Our quality commitment to all the interested parties (customer, suppliers, stakeholders, employees, competence and public administration) leads us to provide reliable and effective products and services. These product and services are provided worldwide in compliance with the regulatory requirements and in full alignment with our company values.
The Quality culture and mindset is promoted through proper training to each member of M&K UAS & SAPCE SPAIN SL so that everybody has full awareness of the quality importance.
Management makes this policy accessible and available to its customers, its employees, suppliers and the general public
The Policy is kept up-to-date through periodic reviews, coinciding with the management review of the system, in order to take into account changes in environmental conditions and the information received. In this sense, the management provides and will provide all the human, technical and economic resources needed to achieve the objectives and targets established scheduled and periodically.
07/01/2025. Ed. 1.
Chief Executive Office
