News

21/05/2012 The Part-66/Part-147 and the Contracting of continuing airworthiness management workshops of 27-28/06/2012 are now open for registration.
Extended deadline: Feedback on contracting of continuing airworthiness can be provided until 31 May 2012 using the feedback questionnaire.
11/05/2012 The Agency has published the Aircrew Regulation derogation table.
03/05/2012 EASA grants initial type certificate to Airbus Military for the A400M
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued on Thursday 3 May 2012 a so-called restricted type certificate (RTC) for the Airbus A400M aircraft. This first approval was presented by EASA Executive Director Patrick Goudou at an internal ceremony in Toulouse, France.

The RTC is a major milestone towards the award of a full EASA civil type certification which is expected in mid-2012 after a dedicated function and reliability flight test campaign will have been completed.

The A400M is a medium range large aeroplane with four turboprop engine, eight blades propellers, a maximum take-off weight of 137,5 Tons and a maximum ferry range of 4700 Nautical miles.

This A400M civil aircraft configuration and EASA certification will be the baseline for a subsequent recommendation for the military version of the A400M aircraft to be certified by the respective Military Airworthiness National Authorities, in accordance with their particular military certification and qualification requirements.

In addition to the aircraft RTC issued today, EASA previously issued the type certificates for the turboprop engine TP400-D6 granted to Europrop International on 6 May 2011 and for the propellers granted to Ratier-Figeac on 22 March 2012.
26/04/2012 The Agency has published the following Decisions on Aircrew:
Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to Part-ARA and Part-ORA, and Guidance Material to Part-CC. These decisions provide the AMC and GM to Commission Regulation (EU) No 290/2012 amending the Aircrew Regulation 1178/2011. It therefore completes the set of requirements of the new Aircrew Regulation.
30/04/2012 EASA Cockpit Automation Survey
This survey is aimed at consolidating the Automation Policy developed by the EASA Internal Group on Personnel Training (IGPT) following the EASA International Conference on Pilot Training of November 2009 and the International Conference Staying in Control Loss of Control Prevention and Recovery of October 2011.
This Policy addresses flight deck automation of complex aircraft and focuses on control automation.
The EASA Automation Policy adopts an innovative approach consisting of mapping crew-automation interaction issues, design and certification and training principles, and respective regulatory provisions to identify top issues and paths for improvement.
This survey evaluates your degree of agreement with the identified automation issues and suggested paths for improvement. Results will help orienting future EASA work on the subject and developing an action plan.
To participate click here.
26/04/2012 The Agency has published the following Decisions on Aircrew:
Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to Part-ARA and Part-ORA, and Guidance Material to Part-CC. These decisions provide the AMC and GM to Commission Regulation (EU) No 290/2012 amending the Aircrew Regulation 1178/2011. It therefore completes the set of requirements of the new Aircrew Regulation.
20/04/2012 The Agency has published an Amendment to Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to Part-M, Part-145, Part-66 and Part-147. The related documents are available under Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material page.
11/04/2012 Commission Regulation (EU) No 290/2012 of 30 March 2012 has been published in the Official Journal. It is amending Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew. It contains the additional three annexes of the aircrew regulation covering the qualification of cabin crew, the authority requirements and the organisation requirements for aircrew. The Agency intends to publish the corresponding Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) in the coming weeks.
10/04/2012 The Agency extended the consultation period for the proposal to issue a Certification Memorandum on "Clarifications to AMC 20-27" (Proposed CM-AS-002 Issue 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultation page.
04/04/2012 Further information on the application of the FCL and OPS implementing rules can be found here and here.
23/03/2012 The draft agenda of the Ground De-icing Workshop is now available. For more information click here.
23/03/2012 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on 'Clarifications to AMC 20-27' (EASA Proposed CM-AS-002 Issue 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultation page.
12/03/2012 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on 'Large Helicopter Main Gearbox Certification Requirements' (EASA Proposed CM-RTS-001 Issue 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultation page.
12/03/2012 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on 'Guidance for Rain and Hail Ingestion Testing for Turbine Engines - Short Hail Burst' (EASA Proposed CM-PIFS-006 Issue 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultation page.
12/03/2012 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on 'Guidance for Rain and Hail Ingestion Testing for Turbine Engines Ice Accretion' (EASA Proposed CM-PIFS-005 Issue 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultation page.
08/03/2012 On 7 March, the Council of ICAO unanimously adopted amendments to Annexes 2 and 7 of the Chicago Convention, achieving a key milestone for the insertion of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the total aviation system (not only the airspace, but the full body of safety rules which apply to aviation). The new standards, developed by the UAS Study Group, which included EASA and several other European organisations, will be applicable from 15 November this year. For more information click here.
07/03/2012 The Ground De-icing Workshop is now open for registration. For more information click here.
02/03/2012 Application Form for Evaluation of Flight Simulators now published.
As of 8th April 2012 the Agency becomes responsible for the evaluation of Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD) located outside the territory of the EU Member States. Organisations operating those FSTD are kindly requested to apply to EASA as from now using the new application form 129-Issue 2 for the evaluation of their devices. The form is available here.
29/02/2012 EASA's Internal Occurrence Reporting System (IORS) became fully operational on 29 February 2012. This means that all safety-related occurrence reports transmitted to the Agency should be made in accordance with the form and manner established by EASA, and these occurrences will be processed via the IORS Work Flow Tool. Click here for more information.
08/02/2012 EASA mandates further inspections of the wings of A380

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published Wednesday 8 February 2012 an Airworthiness Directive to mandate a so-called High Frequency Eddy Current inspection of the wings of Airbus A380 in service.

This directive is a second interim measure to prevent any unsafe conditions following a first directive issued 3 weeks ago. Aircraft that have accumulated less than 1216 flights will have to be inspected upon accumulation of 1300 flights. Aircraft between 1216 and 1384 flights are to be inspected within six weeks of 13 February 2012. Aircraft that have completed more than 1384 flights will have to be inspected within three weeks of this date.

EASA and Airbus are working closely together to ensure the continuing safe operations of the A380 aircraft type. In accordance with EASA, Airbus has established a repair scheme if cracks are found during the inspection. In parallel EASA and Airbus are working on a long-term fix to be defined by the summer of 2012 .

03/02/2012 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on Non-Hazardous Shaft Failures (EASA Proposed CM-PIFS-003 Issue 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultations page
03/02/2012 The agency issued a Type Certificate to the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) for the RRJ-95B known as Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100) aircraft. This EASA certificate recognises that SCAC has demonstrated compliance for this aircraft with the EASA Type Certification Basis with applicable airworthiness and environmental requirements. Click here for the press release.
02/02/2012 The Agency published today its final Opinion (Opinion 01/2012) on the OPS requirements for non-commercial operations. This concludes a rulemaking process that was started in 2006. The rules distinguish between general aviation with non-complex aircraft and general or business aviation with complex aircraft. It is the first time that Europe will have harmonised operational requirements for this aviation sector. The Opinion is sent to the Commission which will adopt these rules.
26/01/2012 EASA today published the Comment Response Document (CRD 2011-05) on implementing rules on Third Country Operators (TCO) engaged in Commercial Air Transportation (CAT) in Europe. The CRD is available for comments by all stakeholders until 26 March 2012.
23/01/2012 EASA POA section has developed a user guide available in the Production Organisations page in order to support POA application and POA process
20/01/2012 EASA mandates prompt detailed visual inspections of the wings of 20 A380s
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published Friday 20 January 2012 an Airworthiness Directive to mandate a prompt detailed visual inspection of the wings of 20 Airbus A380.
This inspection, which applies to aircraft that have already completed more than 1300 flights, will have to be performed within six weeks of 24 January 2012. Aircraft that have completed more than 1800 flights will have to be inspected within four days of this date.
EASA and Airbus are working closely together to ensure the continuing safe operations of the A380 aircraft type. In accordance with EASA, Airbus has established a repair scheme if cracks are found during the inspection.
EASA continues to review the situation closely. As a result of the on-going investigation, further mandatory actions may be considered.
18/01/2012 EASA today published the Comment Response Document (CRD) on implementing rules on Flight and Duty Time Limitations and rest requirements for commercial air transport with aeroplanes, commonly known as FTL regulations. A special edition of EASA News on this CRD can be downloaded from here
06/01/2012 Modest improvement for global aviation safety in 2011
20/12/2011 Following the publication of the Implementing Rules for the first 4 annexes of the future European Air Crew Regulation, EASA published today the Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material (AMC/GM) related to Part-FCL. This, together with the publication of AMC/GM related to Part-MED last week, will allow the competent authorities, pilots, training organisations, aeromedical examiners, general medical practitioners and aeromedical centres to prepare for the entry into force of the new regulation on 8 April 2012. The new rules will contribute to a simpler, more cost-effective and efficient framework to obtain both commercial and non-commercial pilot licenses. The related documents are available under Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material page.
20/12/2011 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on 'Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Instructions for Continued Airworthiness' (EASA Proposed CM-ES-002 Issue 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultations page.
16/12/2011 The Agency has published Decision on AMC and GM to Part-MED. The related documents are available under Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material page.
15/12/2011 The Agency has issued a Type Certificate for Boeing model 747-8 following FAA Certification on 14 December. The 747-8 is a conventional transport category passenger airplane powered by four GEnx2B67 engines. It is a derivative of the existing 747-400 airplane and is considered a significantly changed product per the criteria defined in EASA Part 21A.101. This significant product level change is comprised of both functional and physical changes.
13/12/2011 Aerodromes NPA: EASA today published Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2011-20 containing draft rules for the certification, management, operation and design of aerodromes. Airports open for commercial air transport with at least one paved runway of 800 metres or more are addressed in these proposals. Click here to access the NPA and here to open the related press release.
12/12/2011 The Agency has published Decision 2011/012/R on CS-31GB/Initial Issue (Gas Balloons). The related documents are available under Certification Specifications page.
12/12/2011 The Agency has published Amendment 1 to Certification Specifications for Hot Balloons (CS-31HB). The related documents are available under Certification Specifications page..
05/12/2011 The Agency has published Amendment 9 to AMC/GM Part-21. The related documents are available under Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material page.
01/12/2011 The Agency has published Amendment 6 to Acceptable Means of Compliance and Amendment 3 to Guidance Material (Part-145). The related documents are available under Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material page.
30/11/2011 The Agency has published Amendment 11 to Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material (Part-66).The related documents are available under Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material page..
28/11/2011 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on "Quality of Recording of Cockpit Voice Recorder" (EASA Proposed CM-AS-001 Issue 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultations page
25/11/2011 The first four annexes of the Aircrew Regulation (containing Part-FCL, Part-MED, conditions for the conversion of national licences and conditions for the acceptance of third country licences) have been published today Friday 25 November in the Official Journal. Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 lays down the technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew. The Agency intends to publish the corresponding Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) in the coming weeks..
07/11/2011 Two new Commission Regulations on ATM/ANS enter into force
The first Commission Regulations on Air Traffic Management and Air Navigation Services (ATM/ANS) based on the EASA’s opinions enter into force today. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1034/2011 on safety oversight in ATM/ANS and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 laying down common requirements for the provision of air navigation services were published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 18 October 2011. Click here for more information.
27/10/2011 The Rulemaking Directorate has launched a new web-based service to gather enquiries relating to the Agency's Rulemaking Activities. If answers are not available in the FAQ section, an enquiry can be submitted here.
17/10/2011 The High Level Conference organised by the European Commission (EC) and the European Defence Agency (EDA) in 2010 recommended further action on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at community level. Therefore, the EC has launched a Panel process, being carried out through five Workshops. The third of these, focussing on safety and certification aspects, will take place on 19 October 2011 at EUROCONTROL. After two more Workshops, the Panel is expected to deliver its final report to the EC in Spring 2012 contributing towards a community strategy on UAS. Click here for more information.
14/10/2011 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on 'Certification of Power Supply Systems for Portable Electronic Devices' (EASA Proposed CM-ES-001 Issue 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultations page
13/10/2011 New traineeship programme launched at EASA!
12/10/2011 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on 'Approval of Engine Use with a Thrust Reverser' (EASA Proposed CM-PIFS-002 Issue 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultations page
21/09/2011 EASA publishes proposed rules for pilots flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions
16/09/2011 Register Now for EASA Web Conferences on Future Rules for Non-Commercial Air Operations

EASA is offering stakeholders two Web conferences dedicated to the future rules for non-commercial air operations (OPS).

The first conference, on 29 September, focuses on Part-NCC which contains the rules for non-commercial operations of complex motor-powered aircraft. The second conference, on 30 September, focuses on Part-NCO, covering non-commercial operations of other-than-complex motor-powered aircraft. Registrations are now open and places are limited.

The Web conference on Part-NCC will take place on 29 September from 15:00 to 17:00. Further details, the Agenda and registration information can be found here.  
The Web conference on Part-NCO will take place on 30 September from 9:00 to 11:00. Further details, the Agenda and registration information can be found here.

31/08/2011 ATCO Regulation enters into force
Today Wednesday 31 August marks the entry into force of new European rules for the licensing and medical certification of air traffic controllers. With this, EASA has contributed the first Implementing Rule of the extension of the Agency’s competence to Air Traffic Management (ATM). Click here to read the related press release and here to access the briefing on the ATM mini-site.
30/08/2011 Helicopter Ditching, Water Impact & Survivability Workshop is now open for registration
26/08/2011 Boeing is set to receive today EASA and FAA Type Certification for the B787-8, Boeing's latest generation of passenger aircraft. The use of composite material which account for more than 50% of the aircraft's primary structure is one of the major characteristics of the B787-8. The aircraft has shown compliance to EASA certification standards and will enter into service later this year with All Nippon Airways.
24/08/2011 The Agency has published Amendment 8 to AMC/GM Part-21. The related documents are available under Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material page..
19/08/2011 EASA today handed over the type-certificate to Boeing for the B747-8F, the freighter version of the latest generation of the 747 family. The aircraft has shown compliance to EASA certification standards and is ready to enter into service later this year with Luxemburg based operator, Cargolux. At a joint ceremony organised this morning in Seattle, Boeing also received FAA certification for the type.
16/08/2011 Part-M GA Workshop on the implementation of Part-M requirements in the area of General Aviation is now open for registration..
30/06/2011 The Agency has published Decision 2011/005/R on CS-LSA/Initial Issue. The related documents are available under Certification Specifications page..
30/06/2011 The Agency has published Amendment 11 to Certification Specifications for Large Aeroplanes (CS-25). The related documents are available under Certification Specifications page..
01/06/2011 The Agency has published the Opinion No 04/2011 on Air Operations.
The related documents are available here.
23/05/2011 EASA today published a revised Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) that introduces the draft guidance material for safety risk assessment developed by the ICAO International Volcanic Ash Task Force
17/05/2011 Communication concerning Export Certificate of Airworthiness following BASA between United States and European Union
06/05/2011 EASA Certifies EUROPROP'S TP400 engine
04/05/2011 The Agency has published an Advance Notice of Proposed Amendment (A-NPA) - Consultation on the ICAO IVATF paper about the management of flight operations with known or forecast volcanic cloud contamination
04/05/2011 Call for papers on the subject of 'Helicopter Ditching, Water Impact & Survivability' to be presented at the workshop organised by EASA in connection with the 5th Rotorcraft symposium
03/05/2011 The Agency has now published the procurement procedure EASA.2011.RP.06 for the Outsourcing of Certification Tasks to National Aviation Authorities & Qualified Entities. All the details and necessary documents related to this procedure are now available to download from the EASA - Procurement Webpage
12/04/2011 Volcanic ash crisis exercise to test new procedures
12/04/2011 EASA presents proposals to simplify the conditions for operations by Third Country Operators in Europe
29/03/2011 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on 'Large transport aeroplanes with composite wing - fuel tank fire withstanding capability' (Proposed CM-PIFS-001 Issue 01). The related documents are available for public consultation under Current consultations page
23/03/2011 The Agency has published Amendment 8 to General Acceptable Means of Compliance for Airworthiness of Products, Parts and Appliances (AMC-20). The related documents are available under Certification Specifications page..
23/03/2011 EASA proposes new certification rules for large aeroplanes and turbine engines flying in icing conditions.
17/03/2011 The Agency extended the consultation period for the proposal to issue a Certification Memorandum on 'Development Assurance for Airborne Electronic Hardware' (Proposed CM-SWCEH-001 Issue 01) and a Certification Memorandum on 'Software Aspects of Certification' (Proposed CM-SWCEH-002 Issue: 01). The related documents are available for public consultation under Current consultations page.
15/03/2011 EU and US agreement on civil aviation safety to come into force on 1 May 2011. For more information click here.
02/03/2011 EASA cancels mandatory inspections on Trent 900 engines. For more information click here.
25/02/2011 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on "Access to and Opening of Type III and IV Exits on Aeroplanes with Passenger Seating Capacities of 19 or Fewer" (Proposed CM-CS-002 Issue 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultations page.
21/02/2011 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on "Compliance with CS-25 Bird Strike Requirements" (Proposed CM-S-001 Issue: 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultations page.
10/02/2011 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on "Software Aspects of Certification" (Proposed CM-SWCEH-002 Issue: 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultations page.
10/02/2011 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on "Development Assurance of Airborne Electronic Hardware" (Proposed CM CM-SWCEH-001 Issue: 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultations page.
10/02/2011 The Agency proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on "Use of the Aircraft Materials Fire Test Handbook #DOT/FAA/AR-00/12" (Proposed CM-CS-001 Issue: 01). The related document is available for public consultation under Current consultations page.
20/12/2010 EASA proposes a new set of harmonised European rules to avoid crew fatigue. Click here for more information.
17/12/2010 The Agency has published Amendment 10 to Certification Specifications for Large Aeroplanes ('CS-25'). The related documents are available under Certification Specifications page..
17/12/2010 The Agency has published Amendment 2 to Certification Definitions. The related documents are available under Certification Specifications page..
17/12/2010 The Agency has published Amendment 7 to AMC/GM Part-21. The related documents are available under Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material page..
17/12/2010 The Agency has published Amendment 3 to Certification Specifications for Engines ('CS-E'). The related documents are available under Certification Specifications page.
17/12/2010 The Agency has published Amendment 7 to General Acceptable Means of Compliance for Airworthiness of Products, Parts and Appliances (AMC-20). The related documents are available under Certification Specifications page.
16/12/2010 Questions and Answers related to Part 21 DOA Implementation Workshop now available.
15/12/2010 The Agency has published the Opinion No 07/2010 for a Commission Regulation XXX/2010 laying down Implementing Rules for the medical certification of pilots and medical fitness of cabin crew. The related documents are available under the Opinions page .
14/12/2010 The Agency has published Amendment 10 to Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material (Part-66). The related documents are available under Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material page.
14/12/2010 The Agency has published Amendment 6 to Certification Specifications for European Technical Standard Orders ('CS-ETSO'). The related documents are available under Certification Specifications page.
10/12/2010 The consolidated Part-145 rules are ready and can be downloaded from the Technical Publications page. The printed Part-M handbook and CD will be for sale on the same page within the next 2 weeks.
03/12/2010 A Safety Recommendation of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau in charge of the investigation has led Rolls-Royce, in agreement with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), to launch an additional immediate "once-around-the fleet" inspection. This inspection is a one time focused borescope measurement inspection of the High/Intermediate Turbine bearing support structure oil feed tube for concentricity of the counter-bore and inspection of related components.
This additional inspection is welcome by EASA as a beneficial precautionary measure, and it will enable gather data on potential misalignment of the counter-bore within the inner diameter of the concerned pipe. Non compliant engines will be rejected. EASA will monitor the results of the inspections performed, as well as further analysis from Rolls-Royce, and decide whether revised or additional mandatory action needs to be taken.
The safety of the Trent 900 fleet is currently ensured by the inspection requirements of EASA Airworthiness Directive of November 22 associated to Rolls-Royce Non Modification Service Bulletin of that date. For now there is no change to the requirements of the EASA directive.
In addition, EASA has approved an upgrade of the electronic controller software (FADEC) of the Trent 900 Intermediate Pressure Turbine Overspeed protection. This software is designed to monitor several parameters and lead to engine automatic shutdown whenever necessary.
25/11/2010 CRD to NPA 2009-02 - "Air Operations" is available under CRD page
This CRD contains the Cover Regulation Air Operations, Annex I – Definitions, Part-CAT and Part-SPA. Stakeholders can provide their reactions by 15 February 2011.
22/11/2010 EASA has today issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) which supersedes that of the 11 November 2010 issued following the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine incident involving a Qantas Airbus A380.
The incident investigation continues. However inspection data from in-service engines has been gathered and analysed. The results show the need to amend the inspection procedures required by the EAD of 11 November 2010, retaining the inspection of the air buffer cavity and focusing on the oil service tubes within the high pressure and intermediary pressure structure.
This EASA directive still makes it mandatory for airlines operating Airbus A380 aircraft equipped with Trent 900 engines to perform repetitive inspections, a first one within a maximum of 10 flights, then at intervals not exceeding 20 flights. If any discrepancy is found following these inspections, further engine operation shall be prohibited.
The requirements of this EAD are considered interim action as the investigation led by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau is yet to deliver its final conclusions.
19/11/2010 EASA to ensure Single Sky technology complies with highest safety standards
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the entity coordinating the Single European Sky Air traffic management and Research programme (SESAR Joint Undertaking) signed last week a cooperation agreement  to secure EASA support regarding the implementation of the SESAR programme.
EASA expertise will cover domains such as certification assessment of future systems/services derived from SESAR concepts, methodologies for the acceptable elaboration of safety deliverables (safety cases, safety assessments...), review of these safety deliverables and issue of opinions, impact on the rulemaking procedures of the analysis of new concepts and oversight and certification activities of EASA. Additionally, EASA will provide input in different work packages and will participate in updating the Air Traffic Management Master Plan as well as the regulatory and standardisation roadmaps.
The participation of safety experts from Eurocontrol is expected to support EASA in this activity. The cooperation agreement has now been sent to Eurocontrol for acceptance.
11/11/2010 The European Aviation Safety Agency issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) following the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine related incident involving a Qantas Airbus A380 operating a flight from Singapore to Sydney on November 4, 2010.

The investigation led by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Technical experts from Rolls-Royce, Airbus and EASA are providing their support to the investigators in order to determine the cause of the incident.

Analysis of the preliminary elements from the incident investigation shows that an oil fire in the high pressure and intermediate pressure structure cavity of the engine may have caused the failure of the Intermediate Pressure Turbine disc. Pending conclusion of the incident investigation, and following a comprehensive one-time inspection programme developed by the engine manufacturer and now completed for all engines involved, the EASA directive makes it mandatory for airlines operating Airbus A380 aircraft equipped with Trent 900 engines to perform repetitive inspections, a first one within a maximum of 10 flights, then after every 20 flights. If any discrepancy is found following these inspections, further engine operation shall be prohibited.

EASA certified the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine in October 2004.

Please find additional information on the following link.
10/11/2010 EASA awarded today an Aircraft Type Certificate to Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen Regional Jet
The CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft is the largest member of the Bombardier CRJ Series family of regional jets. It was officially launched on February 19, 2007 to meet the requirements of regional airlines for increased capacity and lower seat-mile costs. Transport Canada also issued a Type Certificate for the aircraft today.
05/11/2010 The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is actively contributing in clarifying the situation following the Thursday 4 November engine related incident involving a Qantas Airbus A380 operating a flight from Singapore to Sydney, Australia. The Agency has already sent experts to Singapore to participate in the incident investigation.

In accordance with its legal competence, EASA will review the incident with all parties involved including the aircraft manufacturer, engine manufacturer, aircraft operator, the concerned accident investigation boards and local authorities.
29/10/2010 The Agency has published the EASA Certification Information 2010-07: Surrender of DGAC France Type Certificate Nr. 80. Click here for more information.
18/10/2010 The Agency has published the Opinion No 05/2010 for a Commission Regulation XXX/2010 laying down common airspace usage requirements and operating procedures. The related documents are available here.
07/10/2010 CRD to NPA 2009-02e - 'Implementing Rules for Cabin Crew in Commercial Air Transport Operations' (Part-CC) is available under CRD page.
05/10/2010 EASA/FAA will hold Briefing Sessions on the Koito Seats AD/NPRM. Registration is still open via the EASA Events page
04/10/2010 CRD to NPAs 2008-22b and 2009-02d - 'Authority Requirements' are available under the CRD page.
04/10/2010 CRD to NPAs 2008-22c and 2009-02c - 'Organisation Requirements' are available under the CRD page.