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Going round in circles? A set of objections to the circular runway idea

30 March 2017 | By Oscar Scimo

In reaction to the future prospect of a circular runway, we asked independent external expert at EASA & EU Commission, Oscar Scimò to give us his thoughts.

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ICAO and EASA Forum shows significant progress for African safety

30 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

ICAO/EASA Forum results in improved African collaboration and new global framework for cooperative regional aviation safety oversight.

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EASA cooperate with CERT-EU on cybersecurity

20 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

The European Aviation Safety Agency signed on 10 February 2017 a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-EU) of the EU Institutions...

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Discovering Drones: New European drone regulation – the jury is out

31 October 2016 | By Andrej Hyll (Helios)

International Airport Review concludes a featured month on drones with an insight from Helios into new European regulation...

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Task force created to as assess the risk of collision between drones and aircraft

5 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced it will establish a task force to assess the risk of collision between drones and aircraft.

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Cooperation leads to EU-China Aviation Partnership Project

25 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

A technical agreement between the EU and China has established a 5-year, €10 million EU-China Aviation Partnership Project.

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Airfield lighting: A regulatory approach

26 January 2016 | By Gernot Kessler, Deputy Head of the ATM/ANS and Aerodrome Department at the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

Today’s regulatory environment for systems such as airfield lighting is incomplete and varies widely across European Member States. In result, disadvantages emerge both for the manufacturing industry, as well as for the airfield operators. These lead in particular to market restrictions, additional burden and also clarity and liability issues. A…

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Patrick Ky shares EASA’s vision for the future of aviation safety

2 June 2015 | By Patrick Ky (Executive Director: EASA)

In March, the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) published its proposals for the future of aviation safety, including recommended revisions to the European Commission’s (EC) current 216/2008 regulations. EASA’s Executive Director Patrick Ky explains how the proposals will provide innovation, rationalisation and above all, improved safety across the aviation industry...

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Airport fire & rescue services: Implementing and complying with new EASA rules

20 March 2015 | By Kim Olsen, Head of Copenhagen Airport’s Fire & Rescue Academy

New rules from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for airport rescue and firefighting services will soon begin to be implemented in European airports. This will be an interesting and demanding process to be certified by the new rules for many airports. Kim Olsen, Head of Copenhagen Airport’s Fire &…

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New regulatory approach for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)

13 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced a new regulatory approach for safely operating remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS).

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The EU adopts new regulation for Air Traffic Controllers

6 March 2015 | By The European Aviation Safety Agency

The European Commission published a new regulation on licenses and medical certification for air traffic controllers...

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EASA announces senior management changes

21 January 2015 | By The European Aviation Safety Agency

The European Aviation Safety Agency announces three key management changes following the new organisation structure decided by its Executive Director Patrick Ky and announced on 1 September 2014...

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Airbus A350-900 is EASA certified

1 October 2014 | By The European Aviation Safety Agency

The European Aviation Safety Agency issued on 30 September 2014 the type certificate of the Airbus A350-900...

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EASA allows electronic devices to remain On and Connected throughout the flight

29 September 2014 | By The European Aviation Safety Agency

EASA allows European airlines to permit use of mobile phones following the aircraft landing...

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EASA takes a more active role in RPAS regulation

22 September 2014 | By The European Aviation Safety Agency

EASA takes a more active role in RPAS regulation, as in the meeting for the new governance of JARUS, Eric Sivel of EASA was elected Chairman, Christopher Swider of the FAA was elected as Vice-Chair...

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