The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is responsible for ensuring safety and environmental protection in air transport in Europe.
What It Does
EASA’s role includes:
- harmonising regulations and certification
- developing the single EU aviation market
- drawing up technical aviation rules
- type certification of aircraft & components
- approving companies that design, manufacture & maintain aeronautical products
- providing safety oversight and support to EU countries (e.g. on air operations, air traffic management)
- promoting European and global safety standards
- working with international stakeholders to improve safety in Europe (e.g. the ‘EU air safety list’ – a list of banned operators).
