A Practical Guide to Managing Your Private Aircraft Documentation

Managing documentation in private aviation is far more than a simple administrative task. It forms the foundation of safe, compliant, and efficient aircraft operations. Whether you are an owner-operator managing a single jet or responsible for a complex corporate aviation fleet, your documentation must be accurate, structured, and continuously maintained. From your aircraft operations manual … Continued

Common Pitfalls in Aircraft Operations Manuals

Common Pitfalls in Aircraft Operations Manuals — And How to Avoid Them An Operations Manual (OM) is one of the most critical documents for any aircraft operator — whether private, commercial, or charter. It defines how you operate safely, consistently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. under EASA, UK CAA, OTAR regimes). Yet many … Continued

EASA vs UK Overseas Territories: Aircraft Manual Requirements Compared

When operating beyond the familiar remit of EASA—or in territories under UK jurisdiction—understanding differing manual requirements becomes crucial. This post breaks down the nuances of aircraft manuals under EASA and the UK Overseas Territories (OT) regimes, offering clear guidance for operators and regulators alike. What is an Aircraft Manual? An Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), also … Continued

FAQs About Aircraft Operations Manuals

Aircraft Operations Manuals (AOMs) play a critical role in ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in aviation. Whether you’re an airline operator, private aircraft owner, or aviation organisation, having a well-structured AOM is essential. At Aviation InfoTech, we specialise in developing and maintaining high-quality aviation documentation. Below, we answer some frequently asked questions about Aircraft … Continued

Part NCC Explained

Aviation Info Tech are here to explain what your Part NCC is and why you need this for your aircraft operations Our dedicated team is committed to assisting operators like yours in meeting regulatory requirements with precision and excellence. We specialize in crafting essential documents such as Safety Management Systems, Fatigue Management Schemes, and Operations … Continued

What is a Minimum Equipment List (MEL)?

We seem to get asked, What is a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) quite often! A Minimum Equipment List (MEL) is a document that specifies the minimum equipment that must be operational on an aircraft for it to be dispatched legally for a flight. It is a regulatory requirement for many aviation authorities, including the Federal … Continued

RNAV Phraseology Guide

The team at Aviation Info Tech fully recommend the new RNAV Phraseology Guide available from NAV CANADA Like a lot of information that is published by Nav Canada, their new “RNAV Phraseology” guide is well laid out, clear, comprehensive and easy to understand. NAV CANADA introduces the RNAV Phraseology Guide for pilots If you have … Continued

BCAA Fees Lowered

The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority has substantially lowered its fees To reduce the burden on private operators in these challenging times, the BCAA has made substantial reductions to their fee structure, making their charges amongst the lowest of all the offshore registries. See https://www.bcaa.bm/fee-payment#schedules for more details If you have any questions regarding the BCAA … Continued

COVID-19 Advice for Private Operators

An easy to understand advice sheet has been provided by EASA at: https://www.easa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/dfu/ga_operations_during_covid-19.pdf If you have any questions regarding your aircraft manual requirements during this time, please contact Peter at Aviation Info Tech today

Longtail Aviation enters the Cargo Market

Aviation Info Tech is proud to be associated with the Longtail Aviation’s recent addition of a Boeing 747-400F freighter to its fleet. Within a challenging timescale, AIT was able to provide some of the key operations manuals required for the process of obtaining a Variation to Longtail’s Air Operator’s Certificate. For more information or to … Continued