Press Release: EASA publishes new simplified rules for Third Country Operators in the European Union

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), on 26 November 2012, published a proposal to establish a single system for the safety approval of Third Country Operators (TCO) operating into, within or out of the European Union.

Opinion 05/2012 aims to enhance safety of third country operators by ensuring continuous compliance with standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The new rules are expected to be adopted into EU law after mid-2013 and fully implemented by the end of 2015.

EASA: Authorisation of third country operators (TCO) (Brochure) http://easa.europa.eu/communications/docs/brochure/196164_EASA_FLYER_AUTUMN_2013_web.pdf

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