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ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit advances action to strengthen women's empowerment in…

International Civil Aviation Organization analysis reveals major priorities for air transport…

ICAO statement on proposed expanded scope of EU Emission Trading System

States unite as drones increasingly threaten civil aviation

Global harmonization through CORSIA remains essential to advance international aviation emissions…

International Civil Aviation Organization convenes Extraordinary Assembly

Aviation leaders strengthen support for ICAO’s global air transport plan

New report offers key insights into long-term transformation of global air transport

International community enhances governance of global aviation

States seek accelerated decarbonization of air transport

EASA Scientific Committee publishes its Annual Report

The EASA Scientific Committee (SciCom) Annual Report 2025 is now available. This report covers the Committee’s fourth year of operation, and presents the activities undertaken, key achievements, and recommendations for future work.

New vacancy published: Domain Owner

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EASA modernises flight simulation training devices’ rules to support innovation and future pilot training

COLOGNE, July 15 2026 - The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has introduced a new regulatory framework for Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), marking the most significant evolution of flight simulation qualification in Europe in decades.

EASA updates Easy Access Rules for Third Country Operators

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision from July 2026 of the Easy Access Rules for Third Country Operators (EAR for TCO).

EASA releases tool to assess the noise levels of light propeller-driven aeroplanes

ENCODE, “EASA's Noise Compliance Demonstration Evaluator”, is an MS Excel tool that can be used to calculate the noise level and confidence interval from data measured during a noise test performed in accordance with Chapter 10 of ICAO Annex 16, Volume I. The tool validates each…

Protecting the backbone of aviation: EASA and EUROCONTROL host workshop on Europe’s GNSS interference Action Plan

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency and EUROCONTROL joined forces this week, hosting a workshop with more than 100 experts from across the aviation sector to discuss the response to the growing operational impact of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Radio Frequenc…

EASA issues AD 2026-0134 superseding Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2025-0268-E for Airbus 320 family

EASA has issued AD 2026-0134 for certain A320 family aeroplanes, which was previously published for public consultation as PAD 26-050, and which supersedes Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) 2025-0268-E. The EAD was issued on November 28, 2025 to address a susceptibility in…

Revised conflict zone advisories for Middle East

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), working with the European Commission and the Member States, has adapted the EU conflict zones advisory for air operators on the Middle East in response to the latest developments in the region.

EASA Olympics for aviation AI-based systems — Now closed for entries

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the AI Olympics — an initiative that goes hand in hand with the EASA AI Days conference taking place in Cologne on September 9 — 10, 2026. If you have a great aviation AI-based system, we are offering you the chance t…

EASA updates Safety Information Bulletin on GNSS interference

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated its Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Outage and Alterations Leading to Navigation / Surveillance Degradation. SIB 2022-02 was first published on March 17, 2022 and the last…

New vacancies published: Administrative Assistant and Aerodromes Expert / Ground Handling Expert

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

Aviation Non-CO₂ Expert Network furthers discussions on climate impacts from non-CO₂ emissions

The 7th Plenary Meeting of the Aviation Non-CO₂ Expert Network (ANCEN) brought together sixty leading experts representing the scientific community, academia, aircraft manufacturers and operators, fuel producers, research organisations, air navigation service providers, non-gove…

EASA published Revision from June 2026 of the Easy Access Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published the Revision from June of the Easy Access Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems available in PDF, machine-readable XML, and in a new improved online version with:

EASA publishes new Easy Access Rules for European Technical Standard Orders

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Amendment 16 and Amendment 15 of the Easy Access Rules (EAR) for European Technical Standard Orders (CS-ETSO) in pdf format. Today's publication also includes corrected versions of the published Amendments 11-14 of t…

EASA Certification Platform goes live

The new EASA Certification Platform goes live! EASA has worked hard on the digitalisation of certification projects, and during the last 10 months has developed and tested a new platform designed to improve efficiency, transparency, and predictability in the way we work with ext…

FAA and EASA pledge cooperation for the new era of aviation

A Simpler Digital Experience for MOA and MTOA Organisations

Maintenance Organisation Approval (MOA) and Maintenance Training Organisation Approval (MTOA) holders can now benefit from a more streamlined and digital way of interacting with EASA through the Organisation Approvals Tool (OA Tool) and the EASA Service Portal.

New career opportunity: EASA Study Placement Scheme open for applications

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has opened the Study Placement Scheme (SPS) for applications on the EASA Careers Portal. If you need to complete a compulsory placement or write your final thesis as part of your university studies or professional qualification, d…

EASA publishes Article 89 report on aviation safety and socio-economic factors

COLOGNE, June 8, 2026 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published an assessment of the interdependencies between aviation safety and socio-economic factors affecting safety-critical personnel in Europe, to ensure that socio-economic dimensions have been adequate…

EASA releases latest issue of its Concept Paper on Artificial Intelligence for comment

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released Proposed Issue 03 of its Concept Paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI), now open for a consultation period of 10 weeks. This is the final Concept Paper deliverable foreseen under the EASA Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2…

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…

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.

EUROCONTROL European Aviation Overview 2026 - Week 29

EUROCONTROL European Aviation Overview 2026 - Week 29 From 13 July to 19 July 2026 Published on 23 July 2026 Download EUROCONTROL's European Aviation Overview provides a detailed snapshot of the latest network trends. It uses the latest traffic data to show how States, airports…

EUROCONTROL European Aviation Overview 2026 - Week 27

EUROCONTROL European Aviation Overview 2026 - Week 27 From 29 June to 5 July 2026 Published on 9 July 2026 Download EUROCONTROL's European Aviation Overview provides a detailed snapshot of the latest network trends. It uses the latest traffic data to show how States, airports an…

EUROCONTROL European Aviation Overview 2026 - Week 25

EUROCONTROL European Aviation Overview 2026 - Week 25 From 15 to 21 June 2026 Published on 25 June 2026 Download EUROCONTROL's European Aviation Overview provides a detailed snapshot of the latest network trends. It uses the latest traffic data to show how States, airports and a…

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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