Regulations and Government
Deadline for EASA Safety Authorization Draws Near
Commercial operators headed for Europe without the authorization can expect delays.

Commercial aircraft operating into and out of European Union airspace after November 25 will need to carry proof of an EASA Safety Authorization for entry to the region. The new EASA safety authorization is designed to close the gap between ICAO safety requirements and those of the EASA. The EASA rule related to the safety authorization became applicable in May this year when the safety agency began accepting applications that provided a six-month grace period.