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COLOGNE, April 30, 2026 - Thibauld Jongen has been appointed Certification Director for the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, effective from June 1, 2026. The Certification Directorate is responsible for EASA certifications of all aircraft, as well as validations of certifications by authorities in other countries that hold a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement with the European Union. [READ MORE]
EASA Part-26 is a set of European aviation regulations that mandates additional airworthiness standards and safety improvements for aircraft the design of which has already been certified (i.e., aircraft in production or already in service). These focus on continued airworthiness and extending modern safety levels to older designs. There are a range of different requirements that apply to different aircraft and that are mandated from specific dates. [READ MORE]
EASA has published a new call for expression of interest (CEI) to be accredited as qualified entity. Qualified Entities are an essential building block in the Agency’s outsourcing strategy of certification and oversight tasks. CEI Number: 2026.03Categories of Tasks: Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services Systems and ConstituentsClosing Date: 31 May 2026 (23:59 CET) EASA seeks to accredit up to eight Qualified Entities. [READ MORE]