3-Feb-2026Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for an H145 FTD Level 5 simulator for the New Zealand operator GCH Aviation. The project is set for installation in 1Q 2026. This project represents a significant technological leap for... Read more
24-Nov-2025Source: Loft Dynamics
Loft Dynamics, the pioneer behind the world’s first EASA- and FAA-qualified virtual reality flight simulators, announced a strategic partnership with Trifork, a global technology company and leader in spatial computing. Together, the companies are developing an industry-defining solution called LoftHOME, an at-home pilot training kit that extends Loft Dynamics’ qualified training ecosystem to Apple Vision Pro.... Read more
19-Nov-2025Source: Varjo
Varjo, the world leader in military-grade virtual and mixed reality technology, together with REISER Simulation and Training GmbH (REISER) announced that the REISER H145 D3 Mixed Reality (MR) Helicopter Simulator has been pre-qualified by the German Federal Aviation Office (Luftfahrt-Bundesamt, LBA) under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Special Conditions framework. The achievement marks a... Read more
6-Nov-2025Source: Recoil Aerospace
Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil) announce’s validation of its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR02584AK by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for it’s Airbus Super Puma Tsunami External Tank. Recoil adds this EASA STC 10084620 for the Airbus Super Puma helicopter series (SA330, AS332, EC225, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP) to a wide-ranging list of existing... Read more
24-Oct-2025Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published the first ReFuelEU Aviation Annual Technical Report, laying out the initial picture of how Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are being supplied, purchased and used across the European Union (EU). The findings establish a baseline: in 2024, the fuel suppliers reported that 0.6% of all aviation fuel supplied at... Read more
24-Oct-2025Source: Loft Dynamics
PHI Air Medical, one of the largest air ambulance providers in the United States has become the first air medical operator in the Americas to implement full-motion virtual reality (VR) flight simulation for pilot training. The company has installed a full-motion VR simulator from Loft Dynamics—the first VR system qualified by both the Federal Aviation... Read more
14-Oct-2025Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) launched the fifth release of its Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) Hub adding new functionality that will enable stakeholders to better navigate the evolving drone economy and to reap the benefits of its updated SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment) version 2.5. SORA 2.5 will simplify the authorisation process for UAS operations... Read more
18-Sep-2025Source: TRU Simulation
TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. company, and an affiliate of Bell Textron Inc., announced its cutting-edge Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) qualification. Now qualified as a Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD), the Veris is also designed to meet European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) FTD Level 3 standards,... Read more
26-Aug-2025Source: European Rotors
Following its 2024 success in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, EUROPEAN ROTORS, Europe’s leading rotorcraft and vertical aviation event, will return 17-20 Nov 2025 to Cologne, Germany. Owned by the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and produced by European Rotors GmbH with the support of Vertical Aviation International (VAI), EUROPEAN ROTORS brings together... Read more
17-Jul-2025Source: Enstrom
Senior Vice President Todd Tetzlaff recently represented Enstrom in this year’s GAMA/IAOPA GA Days in Egelsbach, Germany – a gathering of major players in the European helicopter market. Among them, European Commission Aviation Director Filip Cornelis, EASA Executive Director Florian Guillermet, the full EASA Executive Committee, and 35 other EASA and national authority managers and... Read more
27-May-2025Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the sale and upcoming delivery of an S-64 FTD Level 6 simulator to the Korea Forest Aviation Headquarters. Scheduled for installation before the end of 2026, this state-of-the-art simulator represents a significant technological and operational leap in the training of one of the... Read more
15-May-2025
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued the first U-space service provider (USSP) certificate for the provisions of U-space services, a milestone on the path to enabling harmonised, scalable services for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – or drones – across Europe. The U-space airspace is a geographical zone designated for UAS operations to take... Read more
22-Apr-2025Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, has announced the sale of a H145 FNPT II MCC simulator to Search and Rescue Services Limited (SRSL), a prominent provider of emergency services in New Zealand. The simulator, which will be installed in Q4 2025, marks another step in Entrol’s ongoing expansion into the Oceania region,... Read more
7-Apr-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, announces it has been officially certified to perform maintenance operations on AW139 helicopters. The certification, granted by the EASA / OSAC, is effective as of March 2025 and enables Rotortrade’s European Maintenance Center in Tallard to immediately begin work on the widely used twin-engine aircraft. This development is part of... Read more
7-Apr-2025Source: PAL-V
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, has issued a ‘No Technical Objection’ to PAL-V, the Dutch company that developed and is commercialising the world’s first FlyDrive vehicle (Flying Car). EASA’s Senior Project Certification Manager for VTOL, Volker Arnsmeier, reinforced the significance of this moment, stating: “This is the first time ever we have issued... Read more
11-Mar-2025Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, announces the sale of a Bell 429 FTD Level 5 to Helicopter Institute, one of the most prestigious helicopter training centers in the United States. The installation is scheduled for summer 2025, further strengthening the academy’s training capabilities at its Fort Worth,... Read more
10-Mar-2025Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, has announced the sale of a new H145 FFS Level B to Air Corporate, a leading company in private aviation services and helicopter fleet management. Scheduled for installation in the first quarter of 2027, this marks another milestone in the long-standing... Read more
10-Mar-2025Source: Loft Dynamics
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Air Support Division, the largest municipal airborne unit in the United States, has become the first U.S. law enforcement agency to use virtual reality (VR) for pilot training. The department has installed a state-of-the-art VR flight simulator developed by Loft Dynamics—the global leader in flight simulation technology and the... Read more
28-Feb-2025Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators,announces the launch of ENWALL, a groundbreaking technological innovation that redefines the flight simulation experience. This high-resolution LED panel system is designed to provide an immersive, distortion-free visual experience, eliminating the need for projectors and offering a wider field of view (FOV) for enhanced situational awareness. With... Read more
20-Feb-2025Source: EASA
The European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS) outlines the strategic priorities for aviation safety and environmental protection, the primary safety risks and other issues affecting the European aviation safety system, and the necessary measures to mitigate them. Designed as the Regional Aviation Safety Plan for EASA Member States, the EPAS reinforces safety management at regional,... Read more
6-Feb-2025Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, proudly announces the sale of a Bell 429 FTD Level 5 simulator to Meridian Helicopters, based in Townsville, Australia. Scheduled for installation in Summer 2025, this state-of-the-art simulator represents Entrol’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for pilot training. A high-tech solution tailored... Read more
23-Jan-2025Source: Boost Systems
Boost Systems, the global leader in fully certified Human External Cargo Systems and related Training Services is pleased to announce a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for the complex Personnel Carrying Device System (cPCDS) to be used with the previously EASA certified (EASA STC 10081304) BOOST HEC System for the Airbus... Read more
16-Jan-2025Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, has successfully completed the installation of two state-of-the-art H1000 simulators at Korea Aviation High School. This landmark project enhances the institution’s training capabilities, providing aspiring pilots with cutting-edge tools to excel in their initial aviation training. Innovative technology for initial training The... Read more
9-Jan-2025Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace has received supplemental type certificate (STC) approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the installation of True Blue Power® main ship batteries. The EASA STCs are for True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion batteries in four makes and nine models of helicopters and True Blue Power® TB20 Lithium-ion batteries in Airbus... Read more
8-Jan-2025Source: Boost Systems
Blugeon Hélicoptères has selected BOOST Systems’ EASA-certified Human External Cargo (HEC) System, complete with the EASA-approved complex Personnel Carrying Device Systems (cPCDS), for its Airbus AS350/H125 aircraft. “We are proud to be the first operator in France fully equipped with the EASA certified BOOST HEC System, complete with the complex Personnel Carrying Device Systems,” said... Read more
20-Dec-2024Source: Robinson Helicopter Company
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, secured approval from EASA authority, Argentina, Japan, and India for its improved empennage on all Robinson helicopter models. This follows the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prior approval of the same configuration for the R66 in 2023 and R44 and R22 in 2024. The new empennage... Read more
19-Dec-2024Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules for Aircrew (Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011). This Revision from December 2024 introduces: the requirements for issuing type ratings for manned aircraft with a vertical take-off and landing capability to holders of a commercial pilot licence for aeroplanes or helicopters (Regulation... Read more
10-Dec-2024Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, proudly announces that it has achieved carbon neutrality ahead of its original 2025 target. This milestone, part of the company’s ambitious “Entrol Zero” initiative, solidifies its leadership in sustainability within the aviation industry and highlights its commitment to fostering a cleaner, greener... Read more
3-Dec-2024Source: Bell
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification and can begin flight operations throughout the European Union. “We’re pleased the SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received EASA certification and look forward to seeing its growing success in the European region,” said... Read more
12-Sep-2024Source: SPAES
In a recent project, SPAES completed a certification of an additional handle for a life raft in an Airbus H155 Helicopters for its customer Northern HeliCopter. This improvement involves the addition of an extra handle for the deployment of life rafts, which are an essential safety feature designed to protect crew and passengers in the... Read more
5-Sep-2024Source: Schiebel
The CAMCOPTER® S-100 received the first ever Design Verification Report (DVR) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for a Rotary Wing Unmanned Air System (RWUAS). The Design Verification Report (DVR) for the specific category of UAS operations was issued after a rigorous evaluation process, including 300 EASA observed flight hours proving airworthiness, safety... Read more
15-Aug-2024Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD and FFS flight simulators, is pleased to announce the sale of an H145 FNPT II MCC simulator to the Police of the Czech Republic. This represents a significant milestone as the first Entrol flight training device to be installed in the country, further expanding the... Read more
8-Aug-2024Source: EASA
The 2024 Annual Safety Review (ASR) of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is now online. The 2024 Edition looks at the safety performance of the European aviation system in 2023. This, and other analyses carried out by EASA in collaboration with national aviation authorities (NAAs) and industry, is used to support the safety risk management... Read more
26-Jul-2024Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the third release of its digital space for the exchange of information on air taxis and drones with a focus on sustainability and geographical information. The Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) Hub was launched in December 2023 and enables cities, regions, national authorities, operators, and manufacturers that have a... Read more
24-Jul-2024Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America is pleased to announce that Patria Aviation OY in Finland has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) 10082814 for Astronautics’ AFI4700 RoadRunner Electronic Flight Instrument (EFI) on Bell 212/412EP helicopters. Patria’s first installation of the RoadRunner EFI is on a Bell 412EP search and rescue (SAR)... Read more
17-Jul-2024Source: EASA
EASA has published the final version of the Environmental Protection Technical Specifications (EPTS) for Vertical Take-Off and Landing-capable aircraft (VCA) follows the public consultation phase initiated in December 2023. These EPTS are applicable to VCA with tilting rotors, such as the Lilium Jet. The responses to all the comments received during the public consultation are published... Read more
22-Jun-2024Source: EHang
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced the completion of a series of flights by its EH216-S electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft flights, supported by European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (“EGNOS”), Europe’s Satellite-Based Augmentation System (“SBAS”). The flights were... Read more
17-Jun-2024Source: EASA
Around 250 aviation professionals from authorities and industry gathered on 28-30 May at the 2024 CAAC-EASA Aviation Safety Conference in Xiamen to address global challenges in aviation safety and sustainability and seek opportunities for cooperation. The flagship event underscored the prioritisation of safety by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency... Read more
31-May-2024Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first Easy Access Rules (EAR) for U-space (Regulation (EU) 2021/664). The EAR for U-space incorporate Regulation (EU) 2021/664, the ‘U-space Regulation’, setting a regulatory framework for the U-space, an airspace defined by certain drone geographical zones, Regulation (EU) 2023/203 on information security, amending the U-space Regulation, and ED Decision 2022/022/R with the acceptable... Read more
29-May-2024Source: Safran Helicopter Engines
Safran Helicopter Engines has received certification for its Aneto-1K from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This crucial milestone paves the way for the Leonardo AW189K’s introduction into the Chinese civil market. This validation of type certificate (VTC) by China succeeds the earlier type certificate (TC) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)... Read more
14-May-2024Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the second release of its digital space for the exchange of information on air taxis and drones with a focus on privacy concerns. The Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) Hub was launched in December 2023 and enables cities, regions, national authorities, operators, and manufacturers that have a role in... Read more
10-May-2024Source: Enstrom
Enstrom will be able to better care for its European customers with its recent repair station validation by the EASA. This validation certifies that Enstrom repair station processes are in full compliance with the latest EASA requirements. Enstrom’s state-of-the-art repair station (EASA.145.8090) operates within its Menominee, MI factory. It will now provide European Union customers... Read more
24-Apr-2024Source: GAMA
General Aviation Manufacturers Association announced, during its press conference at Aero Friedrichshafen, the publication of a white paper entitled “Recommendations for Accelerating the Development of the Electric Aviation Sector in Europe.” The paper proposes important recommendations for European regulators and policymakers to support the emerging sector of electric aviation. The paper builds upon GAMA’s efforts... Read more
19-Apr-2024Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD and AATD flight simulators, will open its own maintenance center in the Americas in September 2024. The company has made a strong commitment to this continent, where it plans to install about four flight simulators between this year and the next one. The company is... Read more
19-Apr-2024Source: Continental Aerospace Technologies
Continental®, a subsidiary of Continental Aerospace Technologies™ Holding Limited (HKEX: 232.HK), is proud to announce its newest Jet-A piston engine variant, the CD-170R. Built upon decades of innovation, Continental® is proud to expand its CD-100 series to include the new CD-170R model specifically for rotorcraft applications. Continental® has submitted the engine certification package to the European Union... Read more
12-Apr-2024Source: EASA
The European Commission has adopted a package of secondary legislation on drones and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable aircraft, which puts the final rules in place for the launch of Innovative Air Mobility (IAM), including air taxi services. The package is based on regulatory proposals from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), published... Read more
10-Apr-2024Source: EASA
Florian Guillermet will take up his role as Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency from April 1, 2024 following his selection by the EASA Management Board on December 13, 2023. Guillermet moves to EASA directly from France’s DSNA, where he had served as Director Air Navigation Services since June 2021. He headed... Read more
15-Mar-2024
NHV is delighted to announce that NHV Denmark are the first operator in the North Sea to be approved to provide “Operations with Operational Credits — Helicopter Special Authorization Category I (Heli Sa Cat I) Operations” from EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency This new approval has been introduced to increase the number of available... Read more
8-Mar-2024Source: PHI MRO Services
PHI MRO Services, a leader in maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification to provide services as a Part 145 Maintenance Organization. EASA is responsible for aviation safety throughout the European Union (EU). EASA certification authorizes PHI MRO Services to provide maintenance services on helicopters that are registered... Read more
4-Mar-2024Source: Loft Dynamics
SAF Aerogroup—a leading multinational aviation conglomerate providing pilot training, aircraft operations, sales, and maintenance services to governments and NGOs—announced today its investment in Loft Dynamics’ virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training devices (FSTDs). This acquisition of simulators enhances training programs across the company’s two academies. SAF Aerogroup will operate Loft Dynamics’ EASA-qualified Airbus H125 VR... Read more
28-Feb-2024
As the first HEMS operator in Europe, DRF Luftrettung plans to introduce the “Powered Aero Loader” (PAL)™ developed by HeliMods on its H145 helicopters. The PAL™ is an electro-hydraulic stretcher loading system operated at the push of a button, which allows rapid loading and unloading of ambulance stretchers into rescue helicopters. Furthermore, both parties are... Read more
26-Feb-2024Source: Meeker Aviation
Meeker Aviation, a leading provider of aircraft payload mounts, today announced that it has received EASA approval for its Utility Step Mount for all models of the Airbus H145 aircraft, including the newest D3 variant. This Utility Step Mount has already received FAA and Transport Canada certification. “Our very popular H145/BK117 Utility Step Mount provides... Read more
26-Feb-2024Source: Bell
Ahead of HAI Heli-Expo 2024, Bell shared that Garmin’s GFC™ 600H flight control system on the Bell 505 has been approved by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). In addition to EASA approval, GFC 600H for Bell 505 has previously received FAA and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approval. Bell has delivered more than 505... Read more
21-Feb-2024Source: Entrol
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD and AATD flight simulators, will be attending the HAI Heli Expo to be held on February 27, 28 and 29 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California (USA). For the second consecutive year, the company – which will be located at booth 8041 and at... Read more
16-Feb-2024Source: Loft Dynamics
Loft Dynamics, a leading virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training device (FSTD) manufacturer, announced that EPNER, the world-renowned and highly selective test pilot school in France, will acquire one of the company’s EASA-qualified simulators. EPNER will use Loft Dynamics’ Airbus H125 VR FSTD to safely and efficiently train their students in executing and evaluating maneuvers... Read more
7-Feb-2024Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the public consultation of Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2024-01 to proactively support aviation stakeholders in the efficient and proportionate implementation of the regulatory framework for innovative air mobility (IAM) with manned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)-capable aircraft (VCA), more commonly known as air taxis. The NPA proposes... Read more
25-Jan-2024Source: EASA
The European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS) is a pivotal component of the European Commission’s strategic vision for aviation safety. It outlines the strategic priorities for aviation safety and environmental protection, the primary safety risks and other issues affecting the European aviation safety system, as well as the necessary measures to mitigate those. Designed as the Regional... Read more
8-Jan-2024Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the first survey for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufacturers (drones and kits) to assess the existing trends and future growth of the drone domain on the EU civil market. This information will be used to support the future development of the regulatory material on UAS. EASA... Read more
15-Dec-2023Source: EASA
Piotr Samson, President of the Civil Aviation Agency of Poland, has been re-elected as Chair of the Management Board of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Samson, who has headed the Polish CAA since 2016, was first elected as Chair of the Board in 2019. As a result of today’s vote, he has been... Read more
14-Dec-2023Source: EASA
European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published the revised Easy Access Rules for Large Rotorcraft (CS-29). This Revision from November 2023 incorporates the Amendment 11, covering the CSs and AMC to: provide proportionate and cost-efficient rules in the field of the safety assessment provisions for equipment, systems and installations for rotorcraft that also maintain an overall high level of... Read more
6-Dec-2023Source: Boost Systems
Boost Systems, a provider of fully certified human external cargo (HEC) systems, personal carrying device systems and related training services is promoting its European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for its Airbus H125 human external cargo system at EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 in Madrid, Spain. This week, BOOST also announced its collaboration with... Read more
30-Nov-2023Source: Nova Systems
Nova Systems announced today it has been awarded a contract by Bristow Ireland Limited as the mission system integrator for Bristow’s six AW189 helicopters supporting the search and rescue on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard. Nova Systems will use their EASA approved Part 21 Design Organisation in Shannon to act as the mission system... Read more
28-Nov-2023Source: Lilium
Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced that it has received Design Organization Approval from its primary regulatory authority, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (“EASA”). The award marks a major milestone for Lilium, positioning it at the forefront of the industry as a company authorized... Read more
17-Nov-2023Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) hosted the inaugural meeting of the ReFuelEU Aviation Member States Network on November 16. The Network will serve as a forum for exchange on implementation experiences, challenges, and promotion of best practices in the path of making aviation more environmentally friendly. It will focus on the technical implementation... Read more
26-Oct-2023Source: ASU
ASU has obtained a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Bell 429 from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). “Our team has worked closely with EASA for years,” said ASU’s vice president of business development and experienced instructor pilot Chad St. Francis. “Last year, we were able to announce EASA STCs or the Bell 212, 412,... Read more
25-Oct-2023Source: ASU
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), a trusted provider modifying aircraft for civil and military night vision operations for more than 26 years, received notification from EASA that ASU has obtained an STC for the Bell 429. “Our team has worked closely with EASA for years,” said ASU Vice President of Business Development and experienced instructor... Read more
7-Sep-2023Source: EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has proposed rules for safe operations of Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft (VTOL), which includes air taxis, paving the way for these innovative aircraft to take to the skies in Europe’s cities. “I am happy to release this Opinion to the European Commission, which is once again the first proposal on... Read more
6-Sep-2023Source: EASA
Luc Tytgat has been appointed Acting Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with effect from September 1, 2023. Tytgat replaces Patrick Ky, who is leaving the Agency at the expiry of his second 5-year mandate. Tytgat joined EASA as Director of Strategy and Safety Management in January 2015 after having been responsible... Read more
4-Sep-2023Source: SPAES
SPAES announces the successful approval of Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) filters in an AS 332 Airbus Helicopters. NVIS filters play a pivotal role in enhancing visibility and safety during night operations by optimizing the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVGs). These filters are intelligently designed to filter and modify the wavelengths of cockpit lighting,... Read more
23-Aug-2023Source: European Rotors
The ticket shop is now open for EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023, Europe’s largest rotorcraft-only event, is scheduled for 27–30 Nov. in Madrid, Spain, with exhibits open 28–30 Nov. It’s time to make your arrangements to attend the third edition of the one-and-only European event where you will meet the entire vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) community... Read more
22-Aug-2023Source: EASA
The EASA 2023 Annual Safety Review (ASR) is now online. The 2023 edition looks at the safety performance of the European aviation system in 2022. This, and other analyses carried out by EASA in collaboration with the National Aviation Authorities (NAAs) and industry is used to support the decision-making that is reflected in the European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS).... Read more
20-Jul-2023Source: European Rotors 2023
It’s time to adjust your schedule to attend the third edition of the one-and-only European event where you will meet the entire vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) community and grow your business. An Expanded Event in a New Venue The organisers of EUROPEAN ROTORS are preparing for their biggest show yet, expanding on and learning... Read more
13-Jul-2023Source: Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for cooperation in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Innovative Air Mobility. This MoU will focus on collaboration on unmanned aircraft and innovative air mobility between the two civil aviation authorities. This collaboration would... Read more
13-Jul-2023Source: Loft Dynamics
Loft Dynamics AG (formerly VRM Switzerland), creator of the world’s first and only virtual reality (VR) simulator authorized by a major aviation regulator, has seen unprecedented demand in the past 12 months. Regulatory authorities in aviation, including the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) in Switzerland, are... Read more
10-Jul-2023Source: EASA
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) organised a workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on July 3-5, 2023 to accelerate the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in Africa. The aim was to further the understanding of what SAF is and why it is crucial to... Read more
