Navigate / EASA
AMC1 SPA.VEMS.155 Aircraft tracking system

ED Decision 2025/010/R

GENERAL

(a) The operator should track and monitor VEMS flights from take-off to landing.

(b) The operator should establish a detailed procedure describing how the aircraft tracking system is to be monitored, what actions are to be taken if a deviation or anomaly has been detected, and when those actions are to be taken.

OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE

(c) The operational procedure should take into account the following aspects:

(1) the outcome of the risk assessment conducted when the frequency of position reports was defined;

(2) the local environment of the intended operations; and

(3) the interface with the operatorโ€™s emergency response plan.

(d) Aircraft tracking data should be recorded on the ground and retained for at least 48 hours. Following an accident or a serious incident subject to investigation, the data should be retained for at least 30 days, and the operator should provide a copy of this data without delay.