EASA Basic Regulation
Section 01: Organizations & Authorities
Definition
Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council, which is the foundational EU legislation establishing the common rules for civil aviation safety in Europe and creating EASA. It defines the essential requirements for airworthiness, environmental compatibility, pilot licensing, air operations, aerodromes, ATM/ANS, and the organizational framework for EASA and national aviation authorities. All EASA Implementing Rules and Certification Specifications derive their legal authority from this regulation.
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The current Basic Regulation (2018/1139) replaced the previous regulation (EC) No 216/2008. It expanded EASA's competences to cover ground handling, cybersecurity, and drones, and introduced a risk-based, performance-based regulatory approach.
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