Tag: EASA

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…

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the National Aviation Authorities of the member states are currently receiving many requests for advice on or approval of special uses of aircraft due to the COVID-19 situation. EASA is handling these requests with highest priority. Requests include the aeromedical transport of COVID-19 patients using specialised equipment on…

COLOGNE, June 4, 2020 – The first aviation companies have signed up to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) charter for the return to normal operations under COVID-19, pledging to work with their national authorities to put measures in place to support health safety – and to report back on their experiences to help…

EASA updated the process of certification approvals for special uses of aircraft due to the COVID-19 situation, see previous news item dated March 27, 2020.  Organisations are advised that certification approvals of this type will be processed free of charge for industry only for applications received before July 1, 2020. Article Originally Posted Update to…