Regulations and Government
Deadlines extended for comments on proposed EASA rules
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has
extended the comment periods for three key notices of proposed amendment (NPA) under which it will assume responsibility for regulating aircraft operations. The deadlines for the industry to respond to NPA 2009-1 (operational suitability certificate) and NPA 2009-02a-02g (air operations) have been pushed back by two months to June 30 and July 31, respectively. A further six weeks, until May 30 from April 15, has been allowed to comment on NPA 2008-22a-22e (authority and organization requirements).

“We have listened to the reactions of our stakeholders and have come to the conclusion that more time is needed to become familiar with our proposals and our NPA procedures,” said EASA rulemaking director Jules Kneepkens. “We will continue to fully inform industry of our proposals in dedicated workshops and online information.”