2026

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published another four Easy Access Rules enhanced online publications with faster access, speedier performance, permalinks, optimised old features, and improved navigation: Article Originally Posted EASA publishes new set of enhanced online Easy Access Rules on EASA

EUROCONTROL and EASA, together with aviation stakeholders, have jointly developed two use case descriptions for the use of Electronic Conspicuity (EC) to enhance traffic awareness for pilots and facilitate integration of drones in shared airspace. The use cases will serve as input to the joint Electronic Conspicuity assessment and validation work performed in Europe and…

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the updated Easy Access Rules for Normal-Category Aeroplanes (CS-23 Amendment 6 and AMC & GM to CS-23 Issue 5) — Revision from May 2026, available in PDF, machine-readable XML, and in a new improved online version with: Article Originally Posted EASA publishes the updated Easy Access Rules for Normal-Category…

The situation in the Middle East and Persian Gulf has impacted the supply of Jet A-1 grade fuel, which is traditionally used in Europe. Aviation and fuel supply stakeholders are therefore reviewing the feasibility of using Jet A grade fuel, sourced from other regions of the world, to address a potential shortfall. In this context,…

COLOGNE, April 30, 2026 – Thibauld Jongen has been appointed Certification Director for the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, effective from June 1, 2026. The Certification Directorate is responsible for EASA certifications of all aircraft, as well as validations of certifications by authorities in other countries that hold a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement with the…

EASA Part-26 is a set of European aviation regulations that mandates additional airworthiness standards and safety improvements for aircraft the design of which has already been certified (i.e.,  aircraft in production or already in service). These focus on continued airworthiness and extending modern safety levels to older designs. There are a range of different requirements that apply to different…

EASA has published a new call for expression of interest (CEI) to be accredited as qualified entity. Qualified Entities are an essential building block in the Agency’s outsourcing strategy of certification and oversight tasks. CEI Number: 2026.03Categories of Tasks: Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services Systems and ConstituentsClosing Date: 31 May 2026 (23:59 CET) EASA seeks to accredit up…

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision 24 from March 2026 of the Easy Access Rules for Air Operations (EAR for Air OPS), available in PDF, machine-readable XML, and as an enhanced online publication. The new online publication of the EAR for Air OPS offers:  Article Originally Posted EASA updates Easy Access…

The following new vacancy notices have been published on our Careers portal: Article Originally Posted New vacancies published: Structures Expert, Senior Military Advisor to the Executive Director and Certification Expert – Hydromechanical and Flight Control Systems on EASA

COLOGNE/BRUSSELS, March 26, 2026 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and EUROCONTROL published a joint Action Plan designed to strengthen the safety and resilience of European aviation operations amid the growi Article Originally Posted EASA and EUROCONTROL publish joint Action Plan to ensure safe operations during GNSS interference events on EASA