Tag: EASA

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

EASA has revised its guidelines for the transport of cargo in passenger cabins. Besides removal of duplicated elements, further clarifications have been introduced. The document now makes clear that the guidelines apply only to cargo-only configurations – a mix of passengers and cargo in the passenger cabin should not be considered. Furthermore, applicable requirements related…

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has agreed on concrete measures that will offer financial relief to companies in the aviation industry whose business has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. These measures take account of the continued sustainability of EASA and have been agreed with the support of the European Commission. Article…

EASA’s Flight Time Limitation (FTL) guidelines on the use of Article 71.1 of the Basic Regulation were triggered by the urgent need for a coordinated reaction to ensure that certain flights during the COVID-19 pandemic continue in a safe manner. The guidelines were subsequently updated based on feedback received, to take account of the needs…

Cologne, Germany, May 25, 2020 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today published proposed methods how to certify hybrid or electric air taxis (VTOL). Therefore, the Agency invites stakeholders and other interested parties to review the plans and provide their comments.  Article Originally Posted Third building block to enable safe VTOL operation and…

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…