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ICAO-IATA deepen cooperation on boosting sustainable aviation fuels

Aviation leaders gather in Montreal to accelerate climate action

International air services remain safe amid Ebola outbreak

Aviation’s Net-Zero Journey: Time for Hard Choices and Bold Commitment Juan Carlos Salazar,…

ICAO, African Development Bank commit to enhancing air connectivity through joint projects

Drones, missiles, and jamming: UN aviation chief calls for urgent action to protect civil aircraft…

President of Egypt and ICAO Secretary General move to strengthen Middle Eastern aviation through…

GISS 2026 Concludes with Global Commitments to Strengthen Aviation Implementation and Capacity

United Kingdom announces voluntary contribution to support global aviation development at ICAO GISS…

Twenty-two countries support ICAO Call to Action on priorities for global aviation

Extended Deadline for CEI 2026.03 — Direct Accreditation of Qualified Entities: Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services Systems and Constituents domain experts

EASA has extended the deadline for applications to the call for expression of interest (CEI): CEI Number: 2026.03Categories of Tasks: Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services Systems and ConstituentsExtended Closing Date: 14 June 2026 (23:59 CET) EASA seeks to accredit up…

Europe for Aviation strives for more modern and efficient ATM in Europe

LISBON, May 29, 2026 — Nine European institutions showcased their joint vision and progress toward a more modern and effective air traffic management system in Europe at Airspace World, the annual three-day ATM trade fair that took place in Lisbon this week. The nine organisatio…

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces First Texas College to Join Air Traffic Controller Training Program

EASA publishes new set of enhanced online Easy Access Rules

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:

EASA and EUROCONTROL release Electronic Conspicuity Use Cases for safer shared airspace

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 inp…

EASA publishes the updated Easy Access Rules for Normal-Category Aeroplanes (CS-23)

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 wi…

EASA issues SIB on safe usage of Jet A aviation fuel in Europe

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 worl…

Thibauld Jongen appointed EASA Certification Director

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 certifi…

Implementation of EASA Part-26 Mandates

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 airworthines…

CEI 2026.03 — Direct Accreditation of Qualified Entities: Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services Systems and Constituents domain experts

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…

EASA updates Easy Access Rules for Air Operations including enhanced online version

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…

New vacancies published: Structures Expert, Senior Military Advisor to the Executive Director and Certification Expert - Hydromechanical and Flight Control Systems

The following new vacancy notices have been published on our Careers portal:

EASA and EUROCONTROL publish joint Action Plan to ensure safe operations during GNSS interference events

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

EASA publishes the updated Easy Access Rules for Large Rotorcraft (CS-29)

European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published the Amendment 12 of the Easy Access Rules for Large Rotorcraft (CS-29) available in PDF, machine-readable XML, and in a new improved online version with:

New ANCEN report maps key knowledge gaps in aviation’s non‑CO₂ climate effects

The Aviation Non‑CO₂ Expert Network (ANCEN) Task Group 4 has finalised a new report on ‘Gaps and uncertainties in aviation non‑CO₂ effects on climate’, which synthesises the current state of scientific understanding and identifies priority areas where further research is needed.…

CZIB for Middle East and Persian Gulf adjusted in latest review

The European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in coordination with Member States, are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East to assess evolving threats and risks and their potential impact on civil aviation.

European Commission calls for candidates to join EASA Board of Appeal

The European Commission has published a call for interested candidates to become a member of the Board of Appeal of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

EASA publishes new revision of Easy Access Rules for Aerodromes with online version

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules for Aerodromes (EAR for ADR), available in PDF, machine-readable XML, and in a new improved online version with:

EASA’s Technical Cooperation Projects: Promoting EU aviation safety and sustainability standards worldwide

Aviation safety does not stop at Europe’s borders. Through a wide range of technical cooperation projects, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) works with international partners to strengthen aviation safety and sustainability standards across the globe. EASA has jus…

EASA further extends duration of CZIB for Middle East and Persian Gulf

The existing Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) for the Middle East and Persian Gulf has been extended until March 18, 2026, following a review by the Member States, the European Commission and EASA. The CZIB was first issued on Saturday February 28. The full text can be…

EASA enhances online Easy Access Rules with faster navigation and permalinks

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched an improved new version of its dynamic Easy Access Rules (EAR) online publications, with faster access and enhanced navigation. Key improvements include: Speedier performance EAR pages now load in less than two second…

EASA extends duration of CZIB for Middle East and Persian Gulf

EASA issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) for the Middle East and Persian Gulf on Saturday February 28, with validity until Monday March 2, 2026. On March 2, the situation was reviewed by the Member States, the European Commission and EASA and the CZIB extended unt…

EASA publishes briefing note on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) prices in 2025 in the European Union

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the “2025 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides key reference prices for SAF and other relevant aviation fuels for the European Union (EU).

New vacancy published: IT Service Manager - Analytics

The following vacancy notice has been published on our Careers portal:

New EASA Service Portal launched to support Organisation Approvals and Part-IS Applications

EASA is pleased to announce the launch of the EASA Service Portal, marking the first release of a long-term initiative to modernise and streamline interactions with external stakeholders.

New vacancy published: Information Security Coordinator

The following new vacancy notice have been published on our Careers portal: Title: Information Security CoordinatorClosing Date: 02/03/2026 at 23:59 CET Visit our Careers portal to view all job openings, learn about our benefits and more.

New career opportunity: PCM - Rotorcraft

The following new vacancy notice has been published on our Careers portal: Title: PCM - RotorcraftClosing Date: 02/03/2026 at 23:59 CET Visit our Careers portal to view all job openings, learn about our benefits and more.

New vacancy published: Certification Expert - Aviation Fuels

The following new vacancy notice has been published on our Careers portal: Title: Certification Expert - Aviation FuelsClosing Date: 16/03/2026 at 23:59 CET Visit our Careers portal to view all job openings, learn about our benefits and more.

New vacancy published: International Cooperation Officer

The following new vacancy notice have been published on our Careers portal: Title: International Cooperation OfficerClosing Date: 02/03/2026 at 23:59 hrs CET

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EASA published the updated Easy Access Rules for Guidance Material on Remote Aerodrome Air Traffic Services

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules for Guidance Material (EAR) on Remote Aerodrome Air Traffic Services. This Revision from January 2026 incorporates EASA ED Decision 2023/005/R of 30 March 2023, introducing Iss…

Extended deadline for application: ATM/ANS Expert

The following vacancy notice for a Temporary Agent position published on the Careers portal has been extended: Title / Grade: ATM/ANS ExpertOrganisational Directorate: Flight StandardsClosing Date: 08/02/2026 at 23:59 hrs CET

EASA and DJI collaborate to improve awareness of safe and legal drone operations

A key requirement of the European Drone Rules is for drone operators to obtain up-to-date information on restrictions that might be in place where they intend to fly (known as “geo-awareness”) and for drone pilots to comply with this information during each flight.

Initial set of ANCEN Background Notes provide insight into aviation’s non-CO₂ climate impacts and mitigation options

The Aviation Non-CO₂ Expert Network (ANCEN) has published three new Background Notes that clarify how aviation’s CO₂ and non-CO₂ emissions affect the climate and what this means for future mitigation strategies. Developed under the Horizon Europe “NONCO2” research action, these…

A new step in a long lasting and fruitful cooperation between EASA and French DGA

The Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Florian Guillermet, and the Délégué Général pour l’Armement, Patrick Pailloux, co-signed an implementing arrangement for French MoD Guépard helicopter (also known as H160M) on January 14, 2026 in Paris.…

Extended deadline for application: IT Systems Administrator (Windows)

The following vacancy notice for a Contract Agent position published on the Careers portal has been extended: Title / Grade: IT Systems Administrator (Windows)Organisational Directorate: Information Technology SectionClosing Date: 19/01/2026 at 23:59 hrs CET

EASA issues CZIB for the airspace of Venezuela

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for the airspace of Venezuela.EASA, the Commission and Member States will continue to monitor the situation closely, to assess whether there is an increase or decrease of the risk fo…

EASA publishes new revision of Easy Access Rules for Air Operations

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision 23 from December 2025 of the Easy Access Rules for Air Operations (EAR for Air OPS), incorporating the following regulatory material:

European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS) 2026

EASA has published the 15th edition of the European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS) that outlines the strategic priorities shared by EASA and Member States, the primary safety risks affecting the European aviation safety system and the necessary actions to mitigate them.

Ana Vieira da Mata elected as new Chair of EASA Management Board

Ana Vieira da Mata has been elected as the new Chair of EASA’s Management Board (MB). The MB brings together representatives of the Member States and the European Commission and is responsible for the definition of the Agency's priorities, the establishment of the budget and for…

EASA and EUROCONTROL publish joint report on assessment of gate-to-gate CO2 emissions

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and EUROCONTROL have worked together to validate a methodology of calculating gate-to-gate CO2 emissions, based on actual fuel burn, that will provide a basis for monitoring progress in reducing emissions to make aviation more sus…

EASA publishes new Revision of Easy Access Rules for Information Security

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision from December 2025 of the Easy Access Rules for Information Security (EAR for IS). This new Revision incorporates the following regulatory material:

Be seen and be aware - Publication of New Technical Specification ADS-L 4 SRD860 Issue 2

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is pleased to announce the publication of the new technical specification ADS-L 4 SRD860 Issue 2, now available under the Downloads section of the ED Decision 2022/024/R.

EASA issues Emergency Airworthiness Directive for Airbus 320 family

EASA has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) for the Airbus A320 family to address a susceptibility introduced by a software update in one of its onboard computers. The EAD addresses an issue which manifested itself in an event on JetBlue flight 1230 on October 30,…

EASA publishes new Revision of the Easy Access Rules for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision from November 2025 of the Easy Access Rules for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection (Regulation (EU) No 748/2012). The following regulations and acceptable means of compliance and guidance mat…

EASA publishes updated Easy Access Rules for Aircrew

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 November 2025 contains:

EASA ASC 2025 sees complacency as a safety threat, seeks rule simplification

COPENHAGEN, November 24, 2025 – The biggest risk to aviation safety in Europe is complacency, arising as a consequence of the industry’s strong safety performance in the region in recent years, speakers at this year’s European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s Annual Safety Confere…

EASA hosting the ATM Training Team

EASA hosted the 27th meeting of the Air Traffic Management (ATM) Training Team (ATT) on November 19-20, 2025, as part of the established collaboration between EASA and EUROCONTROL.

The European Helicopter Community gathers in Cologne for the EASA Rotorcraft Symposium and European Rotors

From November 17-20, 2025, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Helicopter Association (EHA) brought together regulators, industry leaders, operators and training organisations at the 2025 EASA Rotorcraft Symposium and EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025. The combi…

EASA and IATA announce collaboration regarding air travel emissions calculations

BRUSSELS/COLOGNE/GENEVA, November 20, 2025 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore synergies between the European Union Flight Emissions Label and IATA’s existing en…

Helicopters connect, protect and save: EUROPEAN ROTORS and a Hoisting Demonstration highlight the vital role of rotorcraft in society

COLOGNE, November 19, 2025 – From emergency rescues and medical transfers to disaster relief and law enforcement, helicopters quietly serve communities across Europe every day. This week Cologne hosted the EUROPEAN ROTORS show this week.

EUROCONTROL Standards Catalogue

EUROCONTROL Standards Catalogue Standards for harmonised, interoperable aviation operations, ensuring fair play for all stakeholders Published on 20 January 2026 Download EUROCONTROL develops technical and operational standards published in the form of EUROCONTROL specifications…

HindSight - Winter 2024

HindSight - Winter 2024 People In Control: Staying In The Loop Published on 1 December 2024 Download Welcome to issue 36 of EUROCONTROL’s HindSight, the magazine on human and organisational factors in operations, in aviation and beyond. HindSight 36 focuses on the theme of Peopl…

HindSight - Summer 2023

HindSight - Summer 2023 Just Culture... Revisited Published on 1 September 2023 Download Welcome to issue 35 of EUROCONTROL’s HindSight magazine, the magazine on human and organisational factors in operations, in air traffic management and beyond. This issue is on the theme of J…

HindSight - Winter 2022

HindSight - Winter 2022 Handling Surprises: Tales of the Unexpected. Published on 1 December 2022 Download Welcome to issue 34 of EUROCONTROL’s HindSight magazine, the magazine on human and organisational factors in operations, in air traffic management and beyond. This issue is…

From patchwork to network

News From patchwork to network 12 September 2019 This covers About us © EUROCONTROL Eamonn Brennan, Director General of EUROCONTROL, attends major Digital European Sky conference, agrees on the need to go ‘from patchwork to Network’. The “Digital European Sky” conference organis…

We are hiring three senior managers

News We are hiring three senior managers 11 September 2019 This covers About us © GettyImages Are you willing to make aviation We currently have two open vacancies available at our headquarters in Brussels: Chief Technology Officer and Head of ATM Network Operations. We are also…

EUROCONTROL Network Manager Annual Report 2018: A year of records

News EUROCONTROL Network Manager Annual Report 2018: A year of records 5 September 2019 This covers Network operations Network performance Optimised operational performance | Network Manager As the Network Management Board Chair, Simon Hocquard, points out in the EUROCONTROL Net…

European aviation receives boost from air traffic management industry

Press release European aviation receives boost from air traffic management industry 5 September 2019 This covers Airspace design and utilisation Network operations Network performance Optimised operational performance | Network Manager Europe’s air traffic management (ATM) leade…

Recent UDPP simulation helps airlines lower the cost of delay by 40% in capacity constrained situations

News Recent UDPP simulation helps airlines lower the cost of delay by 40% in capacity constrained situations 12 September 2019 This covers Airports Innovation, research and simulation Simulations and validation © Unsplash Everyone hates it when their flight is delayed. It’s also…

U-space ConOps and research dissemination conference

Event U-space ConOps and research dissemination conference When From 09:30 on 30 September 2019 to 17:30 on 1 October 2019 EUROCONTROL and partners are pleased to invite you to attend a conference which we are organising to present the U-space concept of operations (ConOps) as w…