Tag: EASA

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…

The Annex 1 to EASA Safety Directive 2020-01 & 2020-02 – Enhanced aircraft disinfection for mitigating risks of transmission of the COVID-19 infection, has been updated. Annex 1 to EASA Safety Directive 2020-01 & 2020-02     Article Originally Posted EASA updated Annex 1 to EASA Safety Directive 2020-01 and 2020-02 – issue 15 on…

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Protection and Control (ECDC) have designed posters providing passengers with an overview of the air travel experience as normal services resume following the outbreak of COVID-19. These summarise the most important elements from the passenger perspective of the EASA/ECDC operational guidelines issued…

The list of airports located in affected areas with high risk of transmission of the COVID-19 infection has been updated. List of airports Article Originally Posted EASA updated list of airports located in affected areas with high risk of transmission of the COVID-19 infection – issue 14 on EASA

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, May 26, 2020 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today launched a programme to monitor the implementation of its COVID-19 operational guidelines in real-life situations. The Agency is inviting European airports and airlines with their national authorities to apply the new standards in practice and report back on their experience, with the…

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…

COLOGNE, May 20, 2020 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) issued a joint document defining measures to assure the health safety of air travellers and aviation personnel once airlines resume regular flight schedules following the severe disruption caused by COVID-19. Article Originally Posted EASA/ECDC…