EASA Seeks To Make ETOPS Rules Clearer, More Consistent

The European air safety agency is proposing to incorporate most aspects of ICAO requirements for extended diversion time operations into its regulations.

Gulfstream G550 in flight over mountainous coast — The European air safety agency is proposing to incorporate most aspects of ICAO requirements for extended diversion time operations into its regulations. (Photo: Gulfstream)

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

May 15, 2023

EASA is consulting on plans to rationalize its regulations on extended diversion times for aircraft operators in the event that an engine fails. The just-issued Notice of Proposed Amendment 2023-03 would see existing ICAO Amendment 36 Annex 6 Part 1 standards for extended twin-engined operations (ETOPS) incorporated into European Union law, largely unchanged, with the European air safety agency also taking the opportunity to “improve clarity and consistency” of existing ETOPS and extended diversion time operations requirements.

According to EASA, its overriding objective is to ensure that all aircraft operators achieve the same level of safety in long-range operations. More specifically, it says it intends to ensure that all relevant ICAO Annex 6 Part 1 requirements are reflected in European legislation, including the Air Ops operational rules, as well as achieving consistency in the way the regulations are applied.

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