Focus On Initial Airworthiness Standards

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) stressed this week general aviation remains a priority of the regulatory body... and to that end, EASA will present and discuss new proposals with the Sport Aviation community during a dedicated workshop at the AeroExpo in Prague on April 25.

Under the title ‘EASA’s flight plan for Sport Aviation - Workshop on Initial Airworthiness’, the workshop will focus on the Agency’s forthcoming Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) to Part 21, proposing a simplified process for European Light Aircraft. The Agency tells ANN it wishes to generate an open and constructive dialogue with the Sport Aviation community and welcomes the participation of all stakeholders in the consultation process.

The proposals on initial airworthiness are an important step in the Agency’s overall strategy to revitalize General Aviation, through simplified certification procedures, adapted airworthiness rules and new pilot licenses.

The workshop is hosted by AeroExpo Prague 2008 in conjunction with the Light Aircraft Associations of the Czech Republic and the UK.

FMI: www.easa.int, www.expo.aero/prague/