2021

On June 2, 2021, after consultation with EASA Member States and the European Commission, EASA issued Safety Directive 2021-02. The Safety Directive (SD) calls on the National Competent Authorities in EASA member states to instruct aircraft operators with their principal place of business in their territories that conducting operations in Belarus airspace (FIR Minsk) is…

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published Guidance on the implementation of the ICAO Targeted Exemptions notification process.  This document supports the EASA Member States in fulfilling their obligation as ICAO Contracting States with respect to the new system of Targeted Exemptions, which are tightly scoped and time limited State-issued exemptions to a specified subset…

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued Safety Directive 2021-02, calling on the National Competent Authorities in EASA member states to instruct aircraft operators with their principal place of business in their territories that conducting operations in Belarus airspace (FIR Minsk) is no longer allowed, unless required for safe operations in unforeseen circumstances.  Article Originally…

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published an updated Review of Aviation Safety Issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.  This document highlights that “Skills and Knowledge Degradation” is one of the most important topics for the attention of aviation operators during the ramp-up of operations over the coming months.  Article Originally Posted EASA publishes guidelines…

COLOGNE, June 1, 2021 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency  published a proposal to update the regulatory framework applicable to all-weather operations (AWOs) and flight crew training to allow the application of latest technological advancements. This proposal would increase the number of medium-sized aerodromes which are accessible for flight operations. Article Originally Posted EASA proposes…