2020 May

COLOGNE, April 23 – The rules defining the requirements for Air Traffic Management and Air Navigation Services (ATM/ANS) in Europe have been revised to facilitate the uniform application of global standards within Europe, the culmination of a multi-year effort by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to deliver clarity for its stakeholders, in particular…

The list of airports located in affected areas with high risk of transmission of the COVID-19 infection has been updated. List of airports Article Originally Posted EASA updated list of airports located in affected areas with high risk of transmission of the COVID-19 infection – issue 09 on EASA

The list of airports located in affected areas with high risk of transmission of the COVID-19 infection has been updated. List of airports Article Originally Posted EASA updated list of airports located in affected areas with high risk of transmission of the COVID-19 infection – issue 08 on EASA

In the context of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, many organisations in aviation are ceasing their activity or only operating at a very low level. Many may even stop doing business or lose a large share of their staff/competences.  EASA is applying two fundamental principles in this extreme situation: Article Originally Posted Oversight of organisations during…

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is providing technical support for the EU-coordinated repatriation of European citizens. Over quarter of a million EU citizens stranded abroad have been or are being repatriated by EU member states via commercial flights applying EASA’s COVID-19 guidance. Article Originally Posted EASA supports the safe repatriation of EU citizens…

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued a fourth revision to its COVID-19 Safety Information Bulletin .  The new version addresses requests from industry for clarification of the recommendations relating to fans for recirculation of air, with or without HEPA filtration, for aircraft involved in commercial air transport of passengers.  Please see the full Safety…

The list of airports located in affected areas with high risk of transmission of the COVID-19 infection has been updated. List of airports Article Originally Posted EASA updated list of airports located in affected areas with high risk of transmission of the COVID-19 infection – issue 07 on EASA

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first view worldwide on the use and control of drones in an urban environment, balancing the desire to maximise the commercial and convenience benefits of drones against the need to ensure the safety and privacy of citizens and the potential environmental impact on our cities.…

In the context of the emergency situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic, EASA is giving priority to projects related to the transport of patients infected with COVID-19 as well as protection of crews. The following message is intended specifically for Design Organisations and Operators, and offers updated information on airworthiness and certification aspects. Article Originally…