InstoneAir, one of the world’s leading specialists in the air transportation of horses, has been awarded European Technical Standard Order (ETSO) authorisation by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its new Fully Collapsible Airstable, which lowers container positioning or return costs by enabling empty units to be transported in the lower decks of freighter and passenger aircraft. Designed to fit all wide-bodied freighters, including B747, B777, MD11, A310 and B767 … [Read more...] about InstoneAir awarded ETSO for new Fully Collapsible Airstable
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New Responsibilities for EASA
A new mandate has been issues by the Council of the European Union to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA welcomes this new responsibilities, and adopts of updated aviation safety rules for Europe. This new mandate consolidates EASA’s scope to cover the full spectrum of the aviation landscape and reinforces the European aviation system as a whole, with the possibility for EASA and European Member States to work closer together in a flexible … [Read more...] about New Responsibilities for EASA
AEI CRJ200 SF passenger-to-freighter conversion received EASA approval
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (EAAEI) announced that the company has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for the AEI CRJ200 SF passenger-to-freighter conversion. The EASA approval (STC 10061615) allows for the operation of European registered CRJ200 SF freighters. AEI received the original FAA STC for the CRJ200 SF at the end of 2016 and has since amassed over 45 firm orders and commitments for the freighter. Currently, AEI has six CRJ200 aircraft undergoing freighter … [Read more...] about AEI CRJ200 SF passenger-to-freighter conversion received EASA approval
EASA publishes the first Opinion on safe drone operations in Europe
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published the first formal Opinion on safe operations for small drones in Europe. This formal Opinion is an important stepping-stone to keep drone operations safe and secure and build a wider regulatory framework. The Opinion will serve as a basis for the European Commission to adopt concrete regulatory proposals later in the year. A first meeting chaired by the European Commission to discuss this Opinion with the EU Member States already took place on … [Read more...] about EASA publishes the first Opinion on safe drone operations in Europe
CSafe receives EASA approval for new RAP ULD container
CSafe Global has recently received approval for their new CSafe RAP active container from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). With this new approval, along with the FAA approval granted in November 2017, CSafe Global now provides greater opportunities for pharmaceutical and life-science companies to ship their temperature-sensitive products globally. Brian Kohr, President and CEO of CSafe Global, remarks, “The EASA approval of our new active RAP … [Read more...] about CSafe receives EASA approval for new RAP ULD container
Unilode inaugurates new ULD and galley cart repair centre in Singapore
Unilode Aviation Solutions, one of the leading global providers of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions, has moved its ULD and galley cart repair centre in Singapore into a larger facility nearby Changi Airfreight Centre. The repair station with 800 m2 warehouse, 250 m2 office space and an extensive outside storage area holds the certification of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), which allows carrying out ULD repairs for … [Read more...] about Unilode inaugurates new ULD and galley cart repair centre in Singapore
