NPA 2025-03

Environmental protection requirements for products not covered by ICAO Annex 16 | Noise requirements for VCA
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This notice of proposed amendment (NPA) proposes:

  • to create a delegated act to include detailed noise requirements applicable to vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)‑capable aircraft (VCA) and a decision on the related acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and guidance material (GM); and
  • to amend Annex I (Part 21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 for consistent implementation of the proposed new delegated act, and the related AMC and GM.

The proposed regulatory material is expected:

  • to ensure that new VCA are designed to minimise noise;
  • to provide a level playing field for manufacturers;
  • to provide certified noise levels for reference to the competent authorities responsible for land‑use planning and for granting VCA operational authorisations; and
  • to maintain a high level of environmental protection in Europe.