Airworthiness Committee
The ASD Airworthiness Committee (AWC) promotes a unified industry perspective on airworthiness and aviation safety for both civil and defence aerospace. It supports high safety standards worldwide by advocating on safety requirements and compliance methods, including in new fields like urban air mobility. The Airworthiness Committee coordinates ASD’s engagement with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the European Defence Agency (EDA), and other aviation authorities, participating in advisory bodies and working groups, providing input on regulatory consultations, and responding to safety events.
It also collaborates with other industry groups to build consensus on safety issues and represents ASD in the International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations (ICCAIA) Airworthiness Committee, working with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and international aviation authorities on safety initiatives.
Aviation industry welcomes call for enhanced US-EU regulatory alignmentWASHINGTON, DC, 13 June 2024 – Key European and North American aviation industry associations welcomed the renewed commitment for greater coordination between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), ...
Zero-emission technologies, GNSS, and SAF on agenda at EASA stakeholders meetingThis week’s European Union Aviation Safety Agency Stakeholders Advisory Body (SAB) meeting brought experts together for discussions on several crucial aviation topics. These included the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Sustainable Aviation Fuel...
Aviation Supply Chain Integrity CoalitionIn February 2024, leaders from across the aerospace industry in the U.S. and Europe launched the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition to help prevent unauthorised propulsion parts from entering the aviation supply chain and strengthen the supply chain’s overall integrity
Advancing aviation standards: ASD at EUROCAE SymposiumOur Civil Aviation Director, Vincent de Vroey, attended the EUROCAE Symposium being held at KKL Luzern on 24-25 April, where industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders came together to discuss the latest advancements and upcoming prospects within the avi...
ASD Response to CEN Technical Report CEN/TR 17904:2022 on Cabin Air QualityASD challenges CEN/TR 17904:2022 on Cabin Air Quality, citing lack of specificity, scientific evidence, and impractical solutions.
ICAO releases 2024 global aviation safety report, highlighting industry's continued commitment to safetyICAO's 2024 Safety Report highlights reduced fatality and accident rates, showcasing the aviation industry's crucial role in advancing global safety
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DefSecIntel's new frontiers with the EDFEstonia's DefSecIntel exemplifies the adaptability and innovation needed to meet Europe’s defence challenges through collaboration, speed, and resilience.
Navigating Europe’s defence landscape: SKA Polska’s journey with the EDFSKA Polska, founded in 2003, evolved from optics and simulations to cutting-edge defence solutions through key collaborations, including with ASD
Cranfield Aerospace: innovation, SMEs and the path to net-zero aviationCranfield Aerospace Solutions aims to develop the world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger aircraft, navigating the complexities of certification and funding to advance green aviation technology
Hiraiwa: a startup perspective on European defenceHiraiwa, a Belgian startup specialising in ultra-portable, tactical defence systems designed for front-line deployment, identifies several key challenges facing new entrants in the European defence market:
S-Series specifications enhance support for Italy's U212 NFS submarineThe implementation of S1000D and S-Series specifications in the U212 NFS submarine programme and the benefits for in-service support and lifecycle management.
