FAA Part 91 & Part 135, EASA & GCAAWorking within different regulatory environments.
Private aviation crosses borders, and so do its rules. Elena A. Dragomir has worked in operations conducted under FAA, EASA and GCAA regulatory environments.
This page separates two things clearly: what each regulatory framework is, and what working within it means for crew and operators day to day. Elena is not a regulator, inspector or regulatory auditor; the frameworks below are summarised for orientation, with links to the official sources.
FAA Part 91
Part 91 of Title 14 of the US Code of Federal Regulations sets the general operating and flight rules for aircraft operated in the United States — including private, non-commercial flights. Many owner-flown and corporate operations work under Part 91.
- General operating and flight rules
- Private and corporate operations
- Operator and pilot responsibilities
FAA Part 135
Part 135 sets operating requirements for commuter and on-demand operations — in private aviation, typically charter carried out by an operator holding the corresponding certificate, with its own manuals, training and crew requirements.
- On-demand (charter) operations
- Certificated operators
- Required manuals, training and records
EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency framework includes the Air Operations Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 — covering commercial operations and non-commercial operations of complex aircraft — and cabin crew requirements in Part-CC of Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011.
- Air Operations rules (EU) 965/2012
- Cabin crew requirements (Part-CC)
- Operator procedures and documentation
GCAA — United Arab Emirates
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority publishes the Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) that apply to operations and personnel under UAE oversight.
- UAE Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs)
- Licensing and training requirements
- Operator oversight in the UAE
What it means in practice
For crew and operators, the frameworks show up as documents, training, procedures and responsibilities. Cross-border missions often involve more than one environment in a single trip.
- Cabin crew training and records
- Operations manuals and SOPs
- Clear responsibilities on board
- Readiness before every departure
- Cross-border coordination
How this experience
shapes EDAERO.
- Compliance support and documentation readiness are built into EDAERO because requirements differ by registry, operator and jurisdiction.
- EDAERO reviews professionals’ documents, but the operator remains responsible for confirming each mission’s requirements — a distinction learned from working inside these environments.
- Briefing Room guides on the website always point to the official source rather than paraphrasing it.