EASA as it affects the regulation of air operations (along with outstanding EU-OPS issues)
This page provides information on EASA developments as it affects the regulation of the operation of UK-registered aircraft - whether commercial or non-commercial. In addition, to keep up to date with the latest developments, SRG produces Information Bulletins. For other information on EASA visit the EASA website.
In January 2009, EASA issued NPA 2009-02 'Implementing Rules for Air Operations of Community Operators' as part of EASA's intention to extend their influence over operations and aircrew licensing. In addition, NPA 2008-22 establishing the implementing rules for the competent authorities - including general requirements, aproved training organisations, aeromedical centres, licensing and medical certification of flight crew as it affected air operations - was published in October 2008.
UK CAA response to NPA 2009-02
In September 2009, the European Commission and EASA produced a joint "approach for rulemaking in the context of Community competences" to provide a way forward in processing the second extension and prioritisation of the tasks. The Management Board approved the joint approach. Links to the EASA press release containing a precis of the Management Board conclusion and the Commision/EASA working paper are available below:
Press Release - EASA and European Commission set out common strategy
Joint European Commission and EASA approach
The CAA, on behalf of the UK, has informed the Commission of our intention to derogate from certain provisions of EU-OPS. This was done in accordance with Article 8(3) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 3922/1991. The Commission has now considered our intentions and below is a list of Commission decisions authorising the UK to derogate from EU-OPS:
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