The Agency is currently evaluating evidence from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) regarding irregularities in the design and production of Koito seats manufactured in Japan and installed in a number of aircraft types.
EASA is working in close cooperation with the Japanese authorities and aircraft manufacturers to establish the extent of the issue and potential corrective action.
If and when the evidence is substantiated the Agency will release more information
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) was set up by the EU in 2003 to promote the highest common standards of safety and environmental protection in civil aviation. Based in Cologne, the Agency currently employs nearly 500 experts and administrators from all over Europe
Dr. Daniel Höltgen, Head of Communications
Tel.: + 49 (221) 89990 2002 - Fax: + 49 (221) 89990 2502Savina Zakoula-Cherdron, Press Officer
Tel.: + 49 (221) 89990 2008 - Fax: + 49 (221) 89990 2508
