Tag: EASA

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed many new safety issues and changes to safety priorities for operators. These changes may require adapting the scope of the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) programmes and their way of operating. This analysis document was presented at a FDM workshop of EASA SAFE360° – 2021 and covers the following topics: Article…

The following vacancy notices have been published on the EASA website. Reference: EASA/AD/2021/003 Title / Grade: Safety Information Expert (AD5) Organisational Directorate: Certification Directorate Closing Date: 01/10/2021 at 23:55 Article Originally Posted Open new vacancy notices at EASA: Safety Information Expert / Avionics Systems Expert / PCM ETSO – Avionics / Flight Test Engineer – Fixed…

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has revised its deviation for the transport of cargo in passenger cabins.  This third version of the deviation was updated in particular with regards to: the extended approval validity date up to July 31, 2022 several clarifications in the deviation and interpretative material wording. Article Originally Posted EASA…

The new Global Reporting Format (GRF) methodology for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions applies as of August 12, 2021 in the European Union. Compliance with the GRF methodology will enable a smooth transition to the new requirements, especially for Member States in Northern Europe, where the compliance date of August 12, 2021 will enable…

Despite the extraordinary challenges created by the pandemic, the EASA Annual Safety Review 2021 shows that the aviation safety system remains resilient but under pressure. The overall safety picture for EASA Member States is relatively stable. As activity ramps up with the loosening of COVID-related restrictions, the situation must be closely monitored. Article Originally Posted…

In order to support the safe return to normal operations (RNO) and to supplement the already published FAQs in continuing airworthiness, EASA has developed the guidelines for de-storage aircraft with the support of industry and national competent authorities. Article Originally Posted EASA published guidelines for return to service of aircraft from storage in relation to the COVID-19…

EASA updated Safety Information Bulletin SIB 2020-14 which is addressed to continuing airworthiness management organisations (CAMOs), maintenance organisations (MOs), and competent national airworthiness authorities (NAAs) in relation to aircraft that have been stored due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Article Originally Posted EASA updates Safety Information Bulletin in relation to aircraft stored due to the COVID-19…

EASA is organising an info session on new certification specifications addressing Human Factors in Rotorcraft design, following through on the explanatory note included in the ED Decision on this. The session has the following objectives: Article Originally Posted Info-Session on new certification specifications addressing Human Factors in rotorcraft design on EASA

Save the date for this year’s EASA Annual Safety Conference scheduled for November 10, 2021 with the focus on “Safety in Air Traffic Management”. The one-day virtual event is organised in cooperation with the Slovenian Presidency of the EU Council and in partnership with Eurocontrol. Article Originally Posted Save the date for 2021 EASA Annual…

EASA has released the Easy Access Rules for CS-25 (Amendment 26) as dynamic online publication. The online publication comes as an addition to the Easy Access Rules already available as PDF. This new online format was designed for tablets and mobile phones. To improve navigation, we have mapped all the paragraphs to the relevant regulatory material,…