Press Release: EASA proposes harmonised European rules for airports

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), on 13 December 2011, published Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2011-20 containing draft rules for the certification, management, operation and design, of aerodromes. Only airports open for commercial air transport with at least one paved runway of 800 metres or more are addressed in these proposals. The publication of this NPA is the first step of a public consultation process. All concerned parties must submit their comments to EASA by 31 March 2012.