Regulations and Government
EASA drafts proposal for expanded role
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has introduced a proposal to extend the scope of its regulatory activities to include “air operation, aircrew li

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has introduced a proposal to extend the scope of its regulatory activities to include “air operation, aircrew licensing and operations of third-party aircraft.” The change requires amending Regulation (EC) No. 1592/2002 of the European Parliament and of the council establishing EASA, so in December the EASA proposed such an amendment. European institutions are expected to adopt the proposal this year.

When the proposal is approved, the EASA will take over additional responsibilities from the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) in the area of operations.