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OCTOBER EUROPEAN AVIATION SAFETY AGENCY

EASANEWS

EU-ICAO Cooperation

he U-I Memorandum of

ooperation is explained.

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Quick News

summary of other

developments.

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The new SAFA Database

What operators need to know about

the re-launched database.

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EASA Rulemaking Update

Learn the latest about s

ulemaking activities.

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Towards state of the art regulations on crew fatigue

n 1 ctober this year, publishes the pinion to the uropean om-

mission on implementing rules on Flight and Duty ime Limitations and

rest requirements for commercial air transport with aeroplanes, commonly

known as FL regulations.

he gency issued a first proposal in the form of a Notice of Proposed

mendment (NP) in December 2010 (NP 2010-14) and received com-ments from a large number of stakeholders during the three month consul-

tation phase which followed.

he gency also contracted three independent scientists to assess the origi-

nal NP proposal in order to ensure that the revision is based on the latest

scientific evidence.

omment summaries, related responses and the revised rule text were in-

corporated into a omment esponse Document (D). his D was pub-

lished in January 2012 and contained an updated set of FL rules, which re-

flected the comments received and the extensive discussions that took place

within the FL expert group set up by . his review group consisted of

representatives from operators, national authorities and crew organisations.

fter a second round of public consultation of two months, the gency

discussed with FL expert group the issues that were of particular concern

DITORIAL

It is well established that human performance

is a key paradigm in aviation safety today, and

fatigue is one of the main factors affecting hu-

man performance. It is crucial that safety regu-

lations provide both flight and cabin crew with

the best possible conditions to ensure they

remain alert during all phases of the flight.

AA was given the double mandate to up-

date Flight and Duty Time Limitations and rest

requirements for commercial air transport

with aeroplanes while taking into account re-

cent scientific and medical evidence, and to

further harmonise existing uropean require-

ments in order to provide a level-playing field

for uropean airlines.

In addressing fatigue, the Agency aimed to find

a well-balanced set of rules, which ensure a safe

work environment for crews and promote the high

safety standards of uropean civil aviation.

In these times of economic difficulties and global

competition, AA also paid careful attention tofind solutions that will not impair the competitive-

ness of uropes airline industry.

atrick oudou, xecutive Director

after the evaluation of the reactions to the D.

he final pinion resulting from the two rounds of public consultation and

the scientific assessment has now been published with an amended egula-

tory Impact ssessment (I).

Following the final pinion, the proposed rule will enter the legislative pro-cess, where the ommission assisted by National uthorities under Parlia-

mentary scrutiny will finalise and adopt the proposal.

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The EASA Rulemaking Process Applied toCrew Fatigue Regulations

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