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Security
The aviation industry is committed to providing the highest level of security for passengers. Most security measures also aim to protect passengers, crew, and aircraft and of course people on the ground.
SAGAS
Overview
The EU’s Stakeholder Advisory Group for Aviation Security (SAGAS) is a formally constituted consultation body that meets approximately 8 times a year. Membership consists of the European Commission (DG-MOVE), Member state security representatives and Industry representatives.
Background Information Following the attacks of 911, the EU started to produce legislation to harmonise security procedures for all member states and those that have signed bi-lateral agreements to implement the same ‘base line’ standards (Norway, Switzerland and Iceland).
ECAC
Overview
The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) (acting as the representative for the International Civil Aviation Organisation ICAO) has a standing Security Group that meets two times a year.
It is Chaired by a member ECAC state and is composed of state security representatives from all ECAC states and European trade associations concerned with aviation security. The USA and Israel are also invited to participate.
Rights of Passengers with Reduced Mobility
Overview
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Operations
OVERVIEW
Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 on Air Operations was adopted by the European Commission on 5 October 2012 and published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 25 October 2012. The regulation entered into force and became applicable on 28 October 2012.
Maintenance
OVERVIEW
ERA'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.
Noise
Overview
On 01 December 2011, the European Commission (EC) published its Airport Package proposals which contain three legislative texts one of which is on noise. Currently, noise-related operating restrictions at European Union airports are regulated through national laws, under the European Directive 2002/30/EC.
Safety Targeted Awareness Reports (STARs)
OVERVIEW
Safety Targeted Awareness Reports (STARs) have been created by the ERA Air Safety Group (ASG) following Safety Information Discussions (SIDs) undertaken at the group's meetings.
Single European Sky (SES) & SESAR Projects
Overview
The Single European Sky was launched by the European Commission in 1999, its primary aim being to meet future capacity and safety needs through legislation. With the Single European Sky second package (SES II), a step forward has been made towards establishing targets in key areas of safety, network capacity, effectiveness and environmental impact. Single European Sky drove the transformation of the role of EUROCONTROL, which could become the Network Manager of the European ATM network.
Industry Consultation Body (ICB)
OVERVIEW
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