Fri, Dec 14, 2007
FAA Approval Imminent
On Friday, Frédéric
Copigneaux, Deputy Director of Certification and Rachel Daeschler,
Project Certification Manager for the Airbus A380, handed over to
Airbus the EASA type certificate for the A380-800 powered by Engine
Alliance engines.
This approval marks the successful completion of the type
certification for the world’s largest airliner, after the
certificate of the A380 powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines,
issued in December last year.
"The certification of the A380 has been a major project for the
European Aviation Safety Agency. I am happy to be part of it and to
work with such a highly motivated team," said Daeschler.
A European team of some 40 certification personnel, headed by
the Agency, took part in the aircraft’s safety and
environmental approval. The process included a supplemental flight
test and route proving campaign with nearly 300 certification
flight hours, as well as environmental tests that confirmed the
aircraft meets the latest noise and emission requirements.
The Engine Alliance GP7200 received separate EASA approval in
April.
The EASA type certificate is valid throughout the European
Union, as well as in Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and
Liechtenstein. At the same time, the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) is issuing its validation of the EASA
certification for the US market.
EASA also notes it continues to work closely with the
manufacturer and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the
United Arab Emirates, ahead of the first GP7200-powered
aircraft’s entry into service with Emirates in 2008.
More News
Waypoint A predetermined geographical position used for route/instrument approach definition, progress reports, published VFR routes, visual reporting points or points for transiti>[...]
Aero Linx: Sentimental Journey to Cub Haven Sentimental Journey Flyin began in 1986 with a group of dedicated volunteers working to provide a sentimental return to Lock Haven, the >[...]
The Pilot Would Often Fly Over Their House At A Low Altitude And That Family Members Would Go Outside To Wave On November 14, 2025, at 1708 eastern standard time, a Jabiru USA Spor>[...]
From 2024 (YouTube Edition): Volatus Infrastructure Paves The Way The name “Volatus” seems to be everywhere these days, popping up in a series of partnerships and proje>[...]
Fortnite Conquers All, Klyde FMI: www.klydemorris.com>[...]
ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.29.25): Waypoint
See All