Easy Access Rules for Aircrew (Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011)

Revision from November 2025 — Available in pdf & XML format
EAR for Aircrew

The Easy Access Rules (EAR) for Aircrew (Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011) include the applicable technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew, displayed in a consolidated, easy-to-read format with advanced navigation features through links and bookmarks.

The EAR for Aircrew — Revision from November 2025 incorporate the following rules:

  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/134 of 28 January 2025 amending Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 as regards the introduction of a gyroplane pilot license;
  • ED Decision 2025/002/R of 3 February 2025 providing updates to the acceptable means of compliance — guidance material (AMC & GM) to Regulation (EU) 1178/2011;
  • ED Decision 2025/011/R of 7 July 2025 introducing a regulatory framework for the operation of drones — enabling innovative air mobility with manned VTOL-capable aircraft; and
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2293 of 10 November 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203 as regards the requirements applicable to organisations subject to a declaration and correcting Regulations (EU) No 1178/2011, (EU) No 748/2012, (EU) No 965/2012, (EU) No 139/2014, (EU) No 1321/2014, (EU) 2015/340, and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373.

As the EAR for Aircrew are generated through the eRules platform, they will be updated regularly to incorporate further changes and evolutions to the implementing rules, delegated rules, and AMC & GM.

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