EASAlagstiftning

EASAlagstiftning refers to the body of European Union law that governs civil aviation safety and is implemented through the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The framework is anchored in the EU Basic Regulation for civil aviation and the corresponding airworthiness and operations requirements. The central texts are Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, which establishes common safety rules and EASA's mandate, and Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, as amended, which provides essential aviation safety objectives. EASA develops implementing rules and delegated acts in cooperation with Member States, the European Commission, and industry stakeholders. The rulemaking process typically involves consultations, impact assessment, and public comment before formal adoption by the EU institutions.

The scope of EASAlagstiftning covers certification and continued airworthiness of aircraft and parts, design and production approvals, air operator requirements, maintenance, licensing of pilots and engineers, and air traffic management as it relates to safety. It also includes environmental and security-related aviation rules, and in recent years has established a dedicated framework for unmanned aircraft systems (drones).

Implementation and effect: EU member states apply EASA regulations in their national law, while EASA conducts conformity assessments, inspections, and oversight, and can issue corrective actions or sanctions. Third-country operators seeking access to the EU aviation market must comply with EASA rules as part of the Union’s safety oversight regime.

Short history: EASA was created to harmonize aviation safety across the EU and began operations in the early 2000s; since then its legislation has evolved through updates to the Basic Regulation and the implementing framework to cover evolving technologies and operations.