What is the EASA in Europe?

What is the EASA in Europe?

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is responsible for ensuring safety and environmental protection in air transport in Europe.

Is EASA part of the EU?

EASA is an Agency of the European Union. As an EU Agency, EASA is a body governed by European public law; it is distinct from the Community Institutions (Council, Parliament, Commission, etc.)

Which countries are in EASA?

EASA Member States

• Switzerland.
• Sweden.
• Spain.
• Slovenia.
• Slovakia.
• Romania.
• Portugal.
• Poland.

What is the difference between FAA and EASA?

FAA and EASA are two different organizations responsible for implementing and overseeing all aspects of aviation within different countries. The difference between them is that FAA is responsible for the US and EASA is responsible for all countries in Europe.

What is the main role of EASA in European civil aviation?

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency or EASA is an Agency of the European Union with primary responsibility for Civil Aviation Safety. EASA carries out certification, regulation, and standardisation, and also performs investigation and monitoring.

Is UK still a member of EASA?

At 23:00 on 31 December 2020 the UK leaves the European Union aviation system, and as such is no longer part of European Union aviation institutions, including the European Union Aviation Safety Agency ( EASA ).

Can I fly in Europe with FAA license?

You need an EASA license to fly a European aircraft. However, if you hold an FAA license and are fly an aircraft registered in the U.S. in Europe, you do not need an additional license. This means you do have some opportunity to fly in Europe with an FAA issued license.

How do I transfer from EASA to FAA?

Here you have our “How to convert your EASA PPL(A) to an FAA PPL(A)” step-by-step guide:

1. Step 1 – Create an IACRA account for the role of “Applicant”
2. Step 2 – Send in your license to the FAA for validation.
3. Step 3 – Make travel and flight school arrangements.
4. Step 4 – Meet with an FAA inspector.

How does the EASA ensure aviation safety?

How does EASA ensure aviation safety? National Aviation Authorities who issue individual certificates for aircraft, organisations and personnel located in their territory are monitored by EASA to ensure they apply rules and regulations correctly.

What are the responsibilities of EASA?

What is the difference between JAA and EASA?

The main difference between EASA and the JAA is that EASA is Regulatory Authority which uses NAAs to implement its Regulations whereas the JAA relied upon the participating NAAs to apply its harmonised codes without having any force of law at source.