The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) and the Regional Aeronautical Search and Rescue Advisory Committee (RASARAC) today announce the signing of a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on development and provision of specialised Search and Rescue (SAR) training.
- the Civil Aviation Authority of the Republic of Albania, represented by its Executive Director, Mr Maksim ET’HEMAJ;atjana ČRNOLOGAR, Aviation Inspector
- the Directorate of Civil Aviation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, represented by its Harmonization Expert, Mr Lazar GALIĆ;
- the Civil Aviation Administration of the Republic of Bulgaria, represented by its Director General, Ms Anelia MARINOVA;
- the Civil Protection Directorate of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Croatia, represented by its Director General, Mr Damir TRUT;
- the Civil Aviation Agency of Montenegro, represented by its Deputy Director, Mr Renato BRKANOVIĆ;
- the Civil Aviation Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia, represented by its Director General, Mr Tomislav TUNTEV;
- the Civil Aviation Directorate of the Republic of Serbia, represented by its Director, Ms Mirjana ČIZMAROV;
- the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Slovakia, represented by its Acting Director General, Mr Michal HÝSEK;
- the Civil Aviation Agency of the Republic of Slovenia, represented by Mrs. Tatjana ČRNOLOGAR, Aviation Inspector
By formalising this collaboration with RASARAC, JAA TO reaffirms its dedication to enhancing aviation safety and promoting the highest standards of SAR services...Our combined expertise with RASARAC’s reach into the signatory States creates a synergistic relationship that will surely advance SAR operations and training, staying true to our vision of fostering a safer, more secure, and sustainable aviation future.
-Paula V. de Almeida, CEO of JAA TO.
SAR operations have become increasingly complex involving national and multinational stakeholders, airspace management, aerodrome operations, and more stressing the need for training and capacity-building solutions. With the facilitation of high-quality SAR training and future improvements of SAR Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) between signatory States, we respond to the evolving needs of the aviation industry, particularly in the domain of SAR, where the life-saving efforts of SAR operations mark a positive example for multilateral coordination in exceptional situations. On behalf of RASARAC, I express my gratitude to all Members who supported the drafting stages to make this MoU a success.
-Mr Tomislav Tuntev, Director General of the Civil Aviation Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia
About Regional Aeronautical Search and Rescue Advisory Committee (RASARAC)
RASARAC was formed in 2016 at the initiative of CAD Serbia with the full support of EUROCONTROL and the ICAO EUR-NAT Office, and 10 countries participate in its work: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Montenegro and the Czech Republic, as well as the umbrella organisations: EUROCONTROL and ICAO.
Objectives of RASARAC are, among other things, mutual cooperation and support of Member States, building and development of capacities in the area of aircraft search and rescue, improvement of cross-border cooperation, as well as support in implementation of ICAO standards, regulations and procedures in this area.
About JAA TO ✈️
The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) is a Dutch non-profit, self-financing organisation and the Associated Body of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC). JAA TO has a history of 50+ years training the aviation industry and national authorities on regulation in the air transport sector. JAA TO is the only Platinum Training Centre of Excellence (TCE) in Europe recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). JAA TO is an IATA Dangerous Goods CBTA Centre of Excellence, an ACI World Accredited Training Partner, recognized Dutch National Aviation Security Training Centre and a leading member of the EASA Virtual Academy (EVA).
JAA TO schedules more than 300 training courses annually on topics such as safety, security, drones and management. Within the aviation community, JAA TO offers a platform to learn and exchange views on latest regulatory developments. In addition, JAA TO provides advisory services, knowledge solutions, training consultancy and assistance with capacity building for (aviation) training departments.
JAA TO press contact: Karl Schreiber
Marketing & Communications Manager
Email: kschreiber@jaato.com
Tel: +31 (0) 23 56 79 721
