Helicoptersafety is a priority for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). More than100 representatives from operators, industry and regulatory authorities fromEurope and North America have registered at the first Rotorcraft Workshoporganised by the Agency on 5-6 December 2007 in Cologne.
“The Agencyencourages open and constructive dialogue with our stakeholders, clients, andpartners. Together we can achieve our common goal of a safer rotorcraft community”,says Patrick Goudou, Executive Director of the Agency. “We are delighted withthe response to this workshop. I am convinced that we will draw important conclusionsfrom this exchange with the rotorcraft world”, adds Dr Norbert Lohl, EASA’s CertificationDirector.
The conferencegives an overview of current developments in the fields of rulemaking andproduct safety, addresses different aspects of the certification process andinforms about flight standards, standardisation inspections, design organisationapprovals, the Agency’s processes and the “Helicopter Safety Initiative”.
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 some 330 experts and administrators from all over Europe.
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