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Airline operations admin 18/06/2020

Recommencement of CPL and IR tests

The CAA is now recommencing the designation of examiners for Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and Instrument Rating (IR) tests. Authorised Training Organisations (ATO) may contact CAA Flight Test Bookings to arrange dates and allocations of appropriate examiners. Before a test date is confirmed the allocated examiner will be completing a COVID-19 focussed risk assessment and…

General admin 18/06/2020

FAQs on Commission Regulation (EC) 29/2009 – datalink services published

To assist in the implementation of Commission Regulation (EC) 29/2009 on datalink services, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on datalink services and published them on EASA’s website under the category ‘Airspace Usage requirements – DLS/CPDLC’. Article Originally Posted FAQs on Commission Regulation (EC) 29/2009…

Airspace change admin 17/06/2020

Isle of Man/Antrim Post Implementation Review

Future Airspace Strategy Implementation (North) (formerly Prestwick Lower Airspace Systemisation) – Isle of Man/Antrim sectors systemisation and introduction of RNAV1 route structure The Post Implementation Review Sponsor’s Report has now been published. This opens a 28 day window for any feedback which should be sent to: [email protected] This airspace change proposal is being conducted under…

General admin 17/06/2020

EASA published guidelines for air operators on the role of operator’s management system in the COVID-19 recovery phase

EASA has published new guidelines for air operators on the role of operator’s management system in the COVID-19 recovery phase. A team of experts from EASA, industry representatives and national authorities worked together to develop a document aimed at supporting air operators in identifying the safety threats associated with their return to normal operation. The…

Flight crew licensing examiners admin 16/06/2020

Bringing sub-600kg aircraft into national regulation

In October-November 2019, we consulted on moving new designs of light aircraft 450-600kg from EASA certification to UK national regulations. We received over 1,350 responses to this consultation, one of the largest responses to a general aviation consultation in recent years. Having completed a detailed analysis and consulted key community representatives and the Department for…

General admin 16/06/2020

EASA updated the Easy Access Rules for Aircrew (Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011)

The easy access rules contain the technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew, displayed in a consolidated, easy-to-read format with advanced navigation features through links and bookmarks, and are available for free download from the EASA website. In addition, some specific parts of this regulation are available: Article Originally Posted EASA updated…

General admin 13/06/2020

Application of requirements from Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1042 deferred to February 14, 2021

Confinement and changes in the working conditions and availability of employees, combined with the additional workload required to manage the significant negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on all stakeholders, have severely limited the ability of Member States and the aviation industry to prepare for the application of a number of recently adopted Implementing Regulations…

General admin 13/06/2020

EASA published Review of Aviation Safety Issues Arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is working closely with Member State regulators and industry partners to identify the new or emerging safety issues arising from COVID-19. This review took the form of a survey and follow-up virtual meetings with the different stakeholder groups. The work presented mirrors the collaborative activities that the Agency…

Drones admin 12/06/2020

Unmanned Aircraft: EU UAS Regulations update

We have published a new edition of CAP 1789 The New European UAS Regulations: General Outline. This document has been updated following the delay to the European Union Unmanned Aircraft Systems Implementing Regulation which will now become applicable in the UK on 31 December 2020. The post Unmanned Aircraft: EU UAS Regulations update appeared first…

General admin 11/06/2020

EASA certifies electric aircraft, first type certification for fully electric plane world-wide

COLOGNE, June 10, 2020 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency announced the certification of an electric airplane, the Pipistrel Velis Electro, the first type certification world-wide of a fully electric aircraft and an important milestone in the quest for environmentally sustainable aviation. Article Originally Posted EASA certifies electric aircraft, first type certification for fully…

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