2020 May

The European Union Aviation Safety Authority has issued guidelines on measures that may be taken by helicopter operators in the light of the COVID-19 situation. The guidelines are addressed in particular to those operators who are in the frontline of managing the COVID-19 outbreak throughout the European Union, not only those operating in high-risk areas. …

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has been made aware that, in the current situation of the Coronavirus crisis, some manufacturers are falsely claiming that equipment has been approved by EASA for use in aviation and for the specific purpose of reducing the risk of the virus spreading. Article Originally Posted Potential false claims…

In the context of the emergency situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic, EASA has committed to treating projects supporting the collective effort to transport medical supplies and other important goods as efficiently as possible. The following message is intended specifically for Design Organisations and Operators, and offers updated information on airworthiness and certification aspects. Article…

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published an updated Safety Information Bulletin providing operational recommendations related to the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak. This aligns it with the Safety Directives and the Guidelines recently issued by EASA to ensure that appropriate preventive measures are taken by the aviation industry to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus in aviation…

The European Commission and EASA have signed a contribution agreement on aviation safety research activities, and entrusted EASA with the management of urgent research actions in the area of environmental protection and aviation safety – smart, green and integrated transport. Research activities covered include topics such as environmental research, vulnerability of manned aircraft to drone…

Postponement of SAFE 360° (2020) The COVID-19 pandemic has truly ushered in some aberrant and challenging times. In view of these developments, the SAFE 360° conference will be postponed until the 4th Quarter (Q4) of 2020. The new date for the conference will be announced in the coming weeks, at a time when it has…

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 06 on EASA

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published a report that addresses the challenges posed by the use of Neural Networks in aviation, compiled in conjunction with Daedalean AG, a Zurich-based start-up specialising in the processes required for future autonomous operation of aircraft.   Article Originally Posted EASA publishes joint report on the Learning Assurance for…