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The European Commission and EASA have signed a contribution agreement on aviation safety research activities, and entrusted EASA with the management of urgent research actions in the area of environmental protection and aviation safety – smart, green and integrated transport. Research activities covered include topics such as environmental research, vulnerability of manned aircraft to drone…

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 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 06 on EASA

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published a report that addresses the challenges posed by the use of Neural Networks in aviation, compiled in conjunction with Daedalean AG, a Zurich-based start-up specialising in the processes required for future autonomous operation of aircraft.   Article Originally Posted EASA publishes joint report on the Learning Assurance for…

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…

EASA has updated the Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Controllers’ Licensing and Certification (ATCO), incorporating all technical requirements and administrative procedures. Article Originally Posted Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Controllers’ Licensing and Certification (Regulation (EU) 2015/340) updated on EASA

The Easy Access Rules include Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency. The document contains the Basic Regulation displayed in an easy-to-read format with advanced navigation features through links and…

SAFE 360˚ is an innovative conference which strives to break down silos by examining key safety issues through a cross-domain perspective in an interactive environment. The conference abides by the Chatham House Rule, which allows its participants to talk freely without judgement. Article Originally Posted Registration for SAFE 360˚ (2020) is now open – save…