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EASA Merges General Aviation and VTOL Certification
The European aviation safety agency has reorganized its certification directorate, combining general aviation fixed wing aircraft with VTOL designs.
EASA has reorganized the certification directorate at its headquarters in Cologne, Germany. (Photo: EASA)
EASA has reorganized the certification directorate at its headquarters in Cologne, Germany. (Photo: EASA)

EASA has reorganized its certification directorate, merging the departments handling general aviation fixed-wing and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, including drones. The new department opened on January 1 and is being led by David Solar, who reports to EASA certification director Rachel Daeschler. Solar previously was in charge of the VTOL department, which includes helicopters.