International markets mean expanded business opportunities that require an understanding of international regulatory requirements. This session focuses on bilateral airworthiness agreements (BAA) and bilateral aviation safety agreements (BASA). Topics include the purpose and scope of these agreements, the process required to obtain a BASA and how BASAs are structured. The presentation explains specific activities covered in a typical BASA including design approvals and post-design approvals, production and surveillance, export airworthiness approvals, technical assistance between authorities and special arrangements. It also covers bilateral maintenance agreements, their associated special conditions and the latest maintenance developments out of ICAO.
Instructor: Marshall S. Filler