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Jun 27 2018

Commission welcomes EU ministers’ adoption of EU aviation safety rules

Yesterday EU ministers formally adopted the revision of the EU aviation safety regulation. The new rules ensure safe, secure and environmentally friendly aviation for EU citizens and provide the European aviation industry with an effective and balanced legal framework.

Most notably, the regulationo establishes the first ever EU-wide framework for drones: for their harmonised registration as well as for their safe and secure use.

 

Transport Commissioner Bulc said: "The European ministers have just approved new EU rules to maintain the highest possible aviation safety standards. They are modern and flexible, increasing efficiency and bringing down costs. This means greater competitiveness and less administration for businesses and users alike. It will also establish, for the first time ever EU-wide rules for drones, ensuring a safe, secure and clean development for the years to come! The EU can only lead globally if it has Regulation that is fit for purpose. I am now counting on a swift adoption by our Member States so these rules can become a reality later after the summer. Read more

 

 

Source: EUROPEAN COMMISSION