European Regions Airline Association

CDA is a method by which aircraft approach airports prior to landing. It is designed to reduce fuel consumption and noise compared with a conventional approach.

The Directorate's aim is to ensure that any rulemaking programmes proposed by EASA are supported and justified by the need to increase or maximise safety, and that this is appropriately weighed against the financial input that is required.

Operators involved in Commercial Air Transport are given frequent mandates for new equipment installation (forward-fit) or retrofit requirements to aircraft and sometimes details of exemptions that may be applicable.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has taken over responsibility for regulating pilot licensing and aircraft operations in Europe from the Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) and the National Aviation Authorities.

FTL requirements determine the maximum permissible duty periods, flight duty periods and minimum rest periods for pilots and cabin crew to ensure the safe operation of flights.  They also prescribe limits for crew standby or other non-flying duties.

• EASA 4-Year Rulemaking Programme 2013-2016
• EASA List of Member States Opt-out (Derogations) to EASA Regulations