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Accommodating
Sub-orbital and Orbital Aircraft
(SOA) Flights in the EU
Jean-Bruno MARCIACQ, EASA-RM Officer, SOA Coordinator
Michael GERHARD, EASA-Legal Adviser
Commercial Uses of Space and Space Tourism:
Legal and Policy Aspects
Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies,
KU-Leuven, Belgium 12-13 Sept 2013
How to allow Sub-Orbital and Orbital
Aircraft to fly in the EU?
Contents
• I. The institutional and legal framework
• II. Applicability of the EASA system to
suborbital activities
• III. The Role of EASA in the EU for Certification
• IV. Status and Proposed regulatory approaches
• V. Proposed Cooperation
• VI. Conclusions
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I. The institutional and legal framework
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European Union and EFTA countries
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28 EU states
4 EFTA states
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The institutions
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European Court
of Justice
European
Council
European
Commission
European
Parliament
Council of the
European Union
EASA
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The European Aviation Safety Agency
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• European Union Agency
• Technically independent
• Legal and financial autonomy
“Ever safer and greener civil aviation”
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About EASA
Founded in 2003
Built on experience
from the JAA & MS
Located in
Cologne, Germany
700 Staff
Headed by Mr
Patrick GOUDOU
Mr Patrick KY
from 1.9.2013
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Advantages
Centralisation –
efficiency
Decentralisation –
local application
System, not task
oversight
Open to comment
– transparent
Proportionate
Flexible
(AMCs / GM / CS)
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EASA is an Executive and Implementing Body of the EU
and a Technical/Regulatory Agency, established by the EU
Council and Parliament
EASA is managed at Commission level by DG-MOVE
(Transports), who also coordinates the adoption of EASA
Opinions with the other DGs and EU-Institutions (Council,
Parliament)
EASA may also provide Technical Assistance to other DGs
within its competences and in coordination with DG-MOVE:
DG-RTD (Research and Innovation)
FAST 20XX Study Results: Brussels Workshop 11 October 2012
DG-ENTR (Enterprise)
Commercial Space Market Study to be published soon
EASA in the EU Context
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Current Regulations
Initial
Airworthiness
Continuing
Airworthiness Air Crew
Basic Regulation
(EC) No
216/2008
Airworthiness Flight Standards ATM/ANS
Air Traffic
Controllers
Licences
ATM/ANS
Oversight
ANS
Providers
AUR and
ACAS II
OPS SERA
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Scope
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Economic
regulation
Performance
regulation
Interoperability
regulation
Safety
regulation
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EASA competence: for aircraft
Aircraft definition in ICAO Ann. 2, 6 & 8:
“Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere
from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the
air against the earth’s surface”
 Machines able to fly in the atmosphere sustained by wings are aircraft
 Aircraft include: Aeroplanes (fixed wings), Rotorcraft (rotating wings
and VTOL) and Balloons (incl. Stratospheric Balloons)
 Rockets are in the competence of Member States
 (EU)216/2008 (EASA “Basic Regulation”) Article 1:
 Aircraft under EASA scope need to be certified for their design,
production, maintenance and operations, as well as the personnel
and organisations in charge of those.
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those listed in Annex II of the Basic Regulation:
Historic aircraft
Research, experimental or scientific aircraft
Amateur built aircraft
Former military aircraft
« light » aircraft
e.g. MTOM < 450 Kg for a two-seater aeroplane
Replicas
and those used for State missions
e.g. Police, Rescue, Military, etc…
All aircraft are in the EASA competence
except…
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Regulatory Structure
Agency Opinion
European Commission
European Council
European Parliament
Basic
Regulation
Agency Opinion
European Commission
Implementing Rules
Agency Decision
AMC, GM, CS
Soft Law
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• Acceptable Means of Compliance
• Guidance Material
• Certification Specifications
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Standards
In establishing and
maintaining a
high and uniform
level of safety for
civil aviation
the rules must reflect
the
“state of the art” and
the best practices in
the fields concerned
Standards and
recommended practises
established by ICAO
need to be complied
with
Where applicable other
technologies and
practises need to be used
where it can be
demonstrated to be of
benefit
Appropriate use of standards
developed by standardisation
organisations will ensure a
uniform application of
technologies and best practices
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Move towards standards
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STANDARDS
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The standards must be related to the
Agency activities with respect to
recognition as a means of compliance
or a certification scheme to a rule
The standardisation body must be an
international recognised
standardisation body
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General Criteria for Standards
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Standardisation Organisations
ICAO
ASTM
ARINC
European Standardisation Organisations (CEN/ETSI/ECSS)
EUROCAE
IATA
SAE
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II. Applicability of the EASA system to
suborbital activities
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Is it “air transport”?
Is it exclusively “air transport”?
Future prospects: should it be
regulated as aviation? Or as space
activity?
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Applicability of EU air transport
legislation?
Does it take place
in the air?
Is it an aircraft? What is the
purpose of it?
Is it transport?
Is there a need to protect
the general public?
Is there a need to facilitate free
movement of persons and goods?
Challenges in the application of the
common (safety) rules on civil aviation
Airworthiness
Certification: (R)TC; (R)CofA
Certification basis? CS-23/CS-25/CS-E
plus special conditions
Where impossible to comply:
demonstration of an equivalent level of
safety
All organisations and personnel involved
(design, production, maintenance) need
approval
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Challenges in the application of the
common (safety) rules on civil aviation
Operations
AOC for commercial operations
Authorisation of 3rd country operators
Personnel Licensing (and passenger
safety)
Pilots licensed (CPL/ATPL)
Passenger safety
Aerodromes and ATM/ANS
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Challenges in the application of other
EU air transport legislation
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Reg 1008/2008
operation of air
services
Reg 785/2004
insurance
Reg 95/1993
slot allocation
Reg 889/2008
air carrier
liability
Reg 261/2004
denied boarding
Reg 1107/2006
disabled
persons
Reg 2111/2005
black list
Dir
2002/30/EC
noise at
aeroports
Dir
92/14/EEC
limitation of
operation of
aeroplanes
Reg 96/67/EC
groundhandling
Dir
2009/12/EC
airport charges
Reg 549-
552/2004 SES
Reg 219/2007
SESAR
Reg 300/2008
security
Security IRs
Dir
2003/42/EC
occurrence
reporting
Reg 996/2010
accident
investigation
Dir
2004/36/EC
3rd country
aircraft
Reg 216/2008
aviation safety
etc.
the air transport
acquis is not only
about aviation
safety, but also …
applicability of non-aviation legislation
(in particular such applying to outer
space activities) - and compatibility
with aviation requirements
Conclusions
No official position yet on applicability
to such vehicles + its activity
Is EU air transport acquis applicable?
And suitable?
Following such decision more detailed
analysis possible
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III. EASA’s Roles in Certification
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EASA’s Role in Certification
 (EU)216/2008 (EASA Basic Regulation) Article 3:
e) ‘Certification’ shall mean any form of recognition that a product,
part or appliance organisation or person complies with the
applicable requirements…
f) ‘certificate’ shall mean any approval, license or other
document issued as the result of certification
EASA is in charge of type certifying all aircraft designed
or produced in the EU, registered in a MS or used by a EU
operator
Certification shall be performed in accordance with
applicable requirements following established processes and
based on return of experience and safety recommendations
Third Countries certificates may be accepted only in the frame
of Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreements (Art.12)
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Certification Process
1
• Application
2
• Certification Basis
3
• Demonstration of Compliance
4
• Issuance of Certificate
5
• Continuing Airworthiness
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DesignOrganisationApproval
28
EASA’s Certification Process
EASA is due to accept and process in due time all
properly established applications for certification of
aircraft, parts and appliances
Large/Complex Aircraft: <5 years
General Aviation/Non Complex Aircraft: <3 years
Certification is financed by Fees and Charges (EC)593/2008
Indexed yearly on June 1st
based on MTOM for Airworthiness
E.g.: Fixed Wing Aircraft MTOM >5,7 tons and <22 tons:
Flat Fee: 1.060.000 €
Yearly fee: 17.000 € for EU designs, 5.700 € for non-EU designs
E.g.: Propulsion > 25 kN
Flat Fee: 365.000 €
Yearly fee: 40.000 € for EU design, 13.000 € for non EU designs
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EASA’s Technical Role
When no technical requirements exist (unusual or novel
design) the Certification Basis is existing standards /
specifications, complemented with Special Conditions
Cooperative research frameworks may be proposed prior to
application to investigate possible regulatory framework
Special Conditions are jointly defined by EASA, the applicant (and
Third Country Authorities for validations)
The confidential exchange of proprietary information is covered by
Certification Review Items (CRI) (=FAA’s Issue Papers)
Special Conditions can be published, to ensure
harmonisation and equal treatment
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Types Certificates
EASA issues Type Certificates
Based on an agreed Certification Basis (CB)
MS issue Certificates of Airworthiness (CofA)
Annex II Aircraft are under full oversight of Member States
Permits to Fly may be granted for Test Flights
Flight Conditions are approved by EASA based on CB
Permits to Fly are granted by MS based on FCs
Restricted Type Certificates may be granted
for limited series and contingent operations
when Essential Requirements cannot be met
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EASA’s Role in Flight Crew Licensing (FCL)
Crew operating aircraft registered in a Member State and/or
operated in the EU by EU operators has to be licensed:
Article 4 & 7 of EASA Basic Regulation (EC)216/2008
Crew Licensing shall be performed by MS authorities in
accordance with applicable requirements
EASA BR Annex III Article (4)Pilots and (7)Crew Members:
(EU)1178/2011: Civil Aviation Aircrew
Part-FCL: Flight Crew Licensing (Qualifications, Training & Testing)
Part-MED: high-level binding Medical requirements
AMC/GMs (EU) 2011/015/R Acceptable Means of
Compliance and Guidance Material to Part-MED:
Detailed medical specifications and guidance material for
compliance with Part-MED
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Flight Crew Licensing for Suborbital Flights
Considered Qualifications (at start of SoA Operations):
Sub-orbital Aircraft Pilot: ATPL+Test Pilot qualification+Specific Training
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot License (RPAPL) for unmanned SOA+Training
Cabin Crews: Part-CC Requirements + Specific Training
Proposed Medical and Training requirements:
Medical Certificate to be issued by Aero Medical Examiner(AME) within
an approved Aero Medical Center (AeMC)
Sub-orbital Aircraft(SoA) Crews: Class I + Specific Medical Training/Screening
High G Loads: Centrifuge up to Max Gs to be experienced in Off-Nominal
cases
Radiation Exposure Limits (for repeated flights)
Hypoxia (to know effects and be trained to react)
Basic First Aid (1 hour max until Ground Rescue Teams arrive)
Remote Pilots of Unmanned SoAs: Class III
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Flight Crew Licensing for Orbital Flights
Considered Qualifications (at start of SOA Operations):
Orbital Aircraft Pilot= SoA Pilot+”Astronaut” Qualifications & Training(start)
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot License (RPAPL) for unmanned SOA+Training
Cabin Crews: Part-CC Requirements + Specific Training
Proposed Medical and Training requirements:
Medical Certificate to be issued by Aero Medical Examiner(AME) within
an approved Aero Medical Center (AeMC)
Orbital Aircraft (OA) Crews= Class I+ Specific Medical Training/Screening
High G Loads: Centrifuge up to Max Gs to be experienced in Off-
Nominal cases:
E.g.: Ballistic Re-entry (including parachute opening)
Radiation Exposure Limits (for long duration/repeated flights)
Advanced First Aid and Medical Training
Advanced Survival Training
Remote Pilots of Unmanned OAs: Class III
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Passenger’s Safety
Passengers (PAX) may impair and/or contribute to Sub-orbital
and Orbital Flight Safety:
Detrimental :
Medical condition necessitating aborted flight/premature return
Abnormal behaviours jeopardizing safety and/or Emergency Procedures
Physical impairments potentially jeopardizing Emergency Procedures
Release of Fluids causing impairment of Crew Capabilities
Inert Floating Mass in case of LOC during Ballistic Phase
Instrumental :
Accomplish simple and trained nominal procedures (e.g.: back to seat,
pressurised suit simple actions –visor down&lock- and monitoring…)
Perform Buddy-Checks during flight and report to Crew
Treat/Secure Incapacitated Passenger back to Seat before re-entry
Accomplish/Assist Crew in simple and trained Emergency procedures
Accomplish/Assist Crew in simple Basic First Aid and Survival(ground)
Proposed Medical Requirements:
Medical Certificate to be issued by Aero-Medical Examiner (AME)
Class I or II for Orbital PAX (based on role/duration)+ Orbital Specifics
Class II for Sub-orbital PAX + Sub-orbital Specifics
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Conclusion on FCL and PAX Safety
EASA Basic Regulation and Implementing Rules would have
to be amended/complemented to accommodate Sub-orbital
and Orbital Aircraft specifics:
Passengers’ “Licensing” could be introduced in EASA Basic Regulation
Part-FCL and Part-MED to be completed with Sub-orbital and Orbital
Training + Medical Screening Requirements
SOA-Crew Licensing and PAX Safety guidance material and
standards could be developed based on existing material:
EASA Part-FCL and Part-MED AMC/GMs
FAA Guidance for Medical Screening of Commercial Aerospace Passengers. FAA, Office
of Aerospace Medicine, Washington, D.C. 2006. Technical Report No. DOT-FAA-AM-06-1
FAA-AST “Draft Guidelines for Commercial Suborbital RLV Operations with Flight Crew
/Space Flight Participants” dated February 11, 2005
Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation (COE-CST) “Flight Crew
Medical Standards and Spaceflight Participant Medical Acceptance Guidelines for
Commercial Spaceflight” dated June 30, 2012
International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS) Suborbital
Safety Technical Committee (SSTC) “Flight Crew and Spaceflight Participant Medical
and Training Standards & Guidelines for suborbital flight” dated May 2013
…
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IV. Status and Proposed Approaches
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EASA is in touch with most EU stakeholders and
some US developers
EASA has been working on possible approaches
Approaches proposed to the Commission for
decision and presented to stakeholders via several
media (publications, review of papers, conferences,
workshops, direct contacts…)
Commission decision pending
Status of EASA Activities for Suborbital
and Orbital Aircraft (SOA) Operations in the EU
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Proposed Regulatory Approaches (1/2)
0. Member States Regulate:
• MS to develop own regulations: no harmonisation, no
interoperability, legal framework TBD
• MS/EU to ensure compatibility with EU/Aviation laws
1. Member States with EASA involvement:
• EASA cooperates with MS to ensure safety/environment and
foster harmonisation
2. Association of States “JARSOA”(similar to JARUS):
• International, with EASA participation
• Rules to be implemented at National Level
3. EU Policy for SOA (similar to UAS):
• Guidance to MS, Designers, Manufacturers and Operators
• No legal framework
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Proposed Approaches (2/2)
4. “Light” Process
• Essential Requirements
• National Implementing Rules and Technical requirements
• No full harmonisation, responsibility with MS
5. Full set of Rules for SoA
• Following EASA established rules and processes
• With provisions for High Altitude/High Speed Transportation
Aircraft (HST)
6. Phased approach (e.g: 1+2+3+4+5)
• Progressive implementation along with projects development
• Full set of rules published at maturity
7. Full set of Rules for Sub-orbital, Orbital and HST
• Covering full spectrum from Ground to Orbit and A-B
• Long and comprehensive process (~10 years)
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V. Proposed Regulatory Framework
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EU Context (1/2)
CAA-UK/UKSA
Roadmap <31 March 2013
First Meeting with Industry 30 April 2013
UKSA-Space Conference Glasgow 16-18 June 2013
EASA participating in UK-CAA Review Group
Rules to accommodate SoA in UK<31 March 2014
CAA-Sweden
Initial Contacts in 2009
Governmental Action to host SoA under a special
regime (~”Sounding Rockets”)
Monitoring
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EU Context (2/2)
France
DGAC “Sensation Flights” National Policy for
Parabolic Flights (e.g. Novespace operations)
CNES National Space Policy and Certification by
delegation of French Ministry of Research
Regular contacts at Working level with CNES
Germany, Spain, …
Local initiatives to develop Spaceports/Operations
No National Space Policies (yet) (no launches)
Regular contacts at working level with DLR
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International Context
ICAO
Working Group to be established on Aero/Space Activities
Foreseen Participants: ICAO, UNOOSA, EASA, FAA, IAASS
Roadmap on Aero/Space Activities to Council 22 Oct. 2013
Circular (<2015), then Manual (>2015-2016) and SARPS (>2017)
FAA
No Licensing <October 2015 (only Experimental Permits)
Harmonisation sought on Technical Requirements
EASA Scope limited to SOA (not rockets)
Permanent contacts at working level
CAAS
EADS-Demonstrator 2014 in Singapore
Rules to accommodate SoA <2018 from Changi
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Proposed Cooperative Framework (1/3)
Under the frame of ICAO/UNCOPUOS
ICAO Concept of Sub-orbital flights C-WP/12436 of 2005
Letter to UNCOPUOS 17 March 2010
ICAO Aerospace Working Group
Conference Room Paper A/AC.105/C.2/2010/CRP.9
Presentation of Roadmap to Council 22 October 2013
In full coordination with
European Commission
EU-Member States
In cooperation with FAA (–AVS and –AST)
E.g.: Safety Management Systems (Annex 19)
Possible future Extension of BASA to SoA?
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Proposed Cooperative Framework (2/3)
On Essential Requirements
Based on ICAO Circular, Manual and SARPS
In line with EASA Basic Regulation ERs
Could be also based on FAA 14.CFR.400 series
On Technical Requirements
Based on respective projects
Following a CS+AMC/GM structure
Taking into account existing Standards
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Proposed Cooperative Framework (3/3)
On AMC/GMs
Based on EASA AMC/GMS
Could be also profitably based on FAA-AVS and
FAA-AST Acceptable Means of Compliance and
Guidance Material
On Technical/Medical Standards (TBD)
ESA/NASA
ECSS
IAASS
FAA-AST/COE-CST
CNES/MEDES…
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VI. Conclusions
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Conclusions (1/3)
EASA has studied and submitted several
options to the Commission to allow SOA
flights in the EU
EASA is getting prepared to receive
applications for the certification of SOA +
Rocket Engines projects and their
operations
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Conclusions (2/3)
An EU-framework exist for aviation
Existing Aviation Rulemaking, Certification
and Standardisation processes could be
profitably used
Regulations should be based on Aerospace
Laws, Regulations, Standards, Best Practices
and Experience
Option to be decided soon by European
Commission (EC)
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Conclusions (3/3)
Whatever the option chosen, EASA wants and
needs to cooperate with ICAO, ESA, FAA, NAAs,
NSAs and all Stakeholders on the subject of
Sub-orbital and Orbital Aircraft (SOA) Flights
Time is NOW to be ready by tomorrow!
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Questions?
Thank you for your attention!
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Thank you for your
attention
Do not hesitate to contact us
for any further information
EASA Focal Point:
jean-bruno.marciacq@easa.europa.eu
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The Parliament and the Council define the Scope of Powers
transferred from the Member States to the EU
They adopt the Essential Requirements (ERs) specifying the
safety objectives to be met
1st Layer: The Basic Regulation
Basic Regulation:
Regulation (EC) 1592/2002 of 15 July 2002
Superseded by:
Regulation (EC) 216/2008
of 20 February 2008
Amended by:
Regulation (EC) 1108/2009 of 21 Oct 2009
•Annex I : ERs for Airworthiness
•Annex II : Excluded Aircraft
•Annex III: ERs for pilot licensing
•Annex IV: ERs for air operations
•Annex V: Criteria for qualified
entities
•Annex Va: ERs for Aerodromes
•Annex Vb: ERs for ATM/ANS
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The Commission adopts measures for implementing the
Essential Requirements
2nd Layer: Implementing Rules,
e.g. for airworthiness
Regulation (EC)
on Continuing Airworthiness
Annex I (Part-M):
•Continuing Airworthiness
Requirements
Annex II (Part-145):
Maintenance
Organisation Approvals
Annex III (Part-66):
•AML
Annex IV (Part-147):
•Training Organisation
Requirements
•Annex (Part 21)
Section A: Technical
Requirements
Section B: Procedures for
Competent Authorities
Section A: Application
Requirements
Section B: Administrative
Procedures
Appendices: EASA
forms
Appendices: EASA
forms
Regulation (EC) 748/2012 on Airworthiness
and Environmental Certification
Legally binding
Directly applicable by EU persons
Processes (no technical details)
Responsibilities and privileges
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3rd Layer: the Agency’s soft law, e.g. for
airworthiness
The Agency adopts non binding specifications for
implementing the essential requirements
To allow for tailored flexibility, where necessary.
•Guidance
Material
•Part 21
•AMC &
Guidance
Material
•Parts M, 145,
66, 147
•Certification
•Specifications
•AMC-20
•AMC-21
•CS-25
•CS-34
•CS-36
•CS-E
•CS-P
•CS-APU
•CS-22
•CS-23
•CS-27
•CS-29
•CS-VLA
•CS-VLR
•CS AWO
•CS ETSO
•CS Definitions
Special
Conditions or
alternative
AMCs possible
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New domains
More Implementing Rules coming for:
• ATCO licensing published 08/2011
• Safety of ATM/ANS(including Satellite SP) 12/2011
• Flight Crew Licensing
• Air operations published 04/2012
• Authorisation of Third
Country Operators (TCO)
• Safety of aerodromes by 12/2013
• FCL and OPS of RPAS by 12/2016
• SOA…
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EASA Rulemaking Process
13 September 2013
European Commission
Drafting,
Comitology with scrutiny
EC
Regulation4-year
Rule
making
Programme
Decision
Opinion
EASA
Commission Regulation
Implementing Rules
EASA
Committee
RAG/TAG & SSCC advise the Agency during
programming and rule development
Member States
•59
Phase 1
Programming
Phase 2
Rule
development
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Rule development phases
Analyse
issue
and
develop
Draft RIA
Draft
Rule
Public
Consultation
Analysis of
comments
and final
review
Task
initiation
RIA NPA
(RIA)
Decision
with CRD
Opinion
with CRD
4-year
Rule
making
Programme
2-6 months 3-18 months 1-3 months 2-6 months
ToR
GC
Consult
RAG/
TAG
SSCC
If deemed necessary due to the nature of the
comments received, focussed consultation (e.g.
meeting with stakeholders, workshops, specific
reactions through CRT) during review of comments
Optional Technical consultation (e.g.
workshop, joined meeting TAG and sub-
SSCC) before NPA publication
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Proposed Regulatory Approach
(SOA Airworthiness)
Possibility of Limited Certification :
EASA delivers Restricted Type Certificate (RTC)
EU Member States to deliver Restricted
Certificate of Airworthiness (RCofA)
Organisation Approvals / Certificates:
Design (DOA)
Production (POA)
Continuous Airworthiness Management
(CAMOA)
Maintenance (MOA)
Medicals (Aero Medical Centre)
Flight and Maintenance Training Organisations
13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 61
Proposed Regulatory Approach
(Special Conditions for SoA Airworthiness)
CS-23 and/or CS-25(TBD) and CS-E
+Equivalent Level of Safety (ELoS)
Classification depending on weight/fuel trade-off
Safety not to be jeopardized by larger amount of fuel
needed to accommodate required design features
ELoS to be developed for:
Rocket Propulsion and Control Systems (RPCS)
Fuel
ECS
Containment of all fluids in weightlessness
IVA safety requirements
…
TBD depending on proposed designs and operations
13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 62
•Slide 63
Proposed Regulatory Approach
(SOA operations)
Organisation Approvals:
Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for Commercial OPS
Operations:
EU-OPS/ EASA-OPS with flexibility (Art. 14 BR) for EU
operators
EASA Authorization to non-EU operators flying to/from EU
National rules for operations outside EU (no EASA role)
Aerodromes and ATM/ANS:
Special Conditions to be developed for “Spaceports”
Procedures to be developed for Air/Space Traffic
Management
Flight Crew Licensing and PAX Safety:
Part-FCL with exemptions could work (Flight Test rating?)
PAX Safety rules to be considered
13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 63
Thank you for your attention
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Accommodating Sub-orbital and Orbital Flights in the EU

  • 1. Accommodating Sub-orbital and Orbital Aircraft (SOA) Flights in the EU Jean-Bruno MARCIACQ, EASA-RM Officer, SOA Coordinator Michael GERHARD, EASA-Legal Adviser Commercial Uses of Space and Space Tourism: Legal and Policy Aspects Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies, KU-Leuven, Belgium 12-13 Sept 2013
  • 2. How to allow Sub-Orbital and Orbital Aircraft to fly in the EU?
  • 3. Contents • I. The institutional and legal framework • II. Applicability of the EASA system to suborbital activities • III. The Role of EASA in the EU for Certification • IV. Status and Proposed regulatory approaches • V. Proposed Cooperation • VI. Conclusions EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium13 September 2013 3
  • 4. I. The institutional and legal framework EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium13 September 2013 4
  • 5. European Union and EFTA countries 13 September 2013 28 EU states 4 EFTA states EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 5
  • 6. The institutions 13 September 2013 European Court of Justice European Council European Commission European Parliament Council of the European Union EASA EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 6
  • 7. The European Aviation Safety Agency 13 September 2013 • European Union Agency • Technically independent • Legal and financial autonomy “Ever safer and greener civil aviation” EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 7
  • 8. About EASA Founded in 2003 Built on experience from the JAA & MS Located in Cologne, Germany 700 Staff Headed by Mr Patrick GOUDOU Mr Patrick KY from 1.9.2013 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 8
  • 9. Advantages Centralisation – efficiency Decentralisation – local application System, not task oversight Open to comment – transparent Proportionate Flexible (AMCs / GM / CS) 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 9
  • 10. EASA is an Executive and Implementing Body of the EU and a Technical/Regulatory Agency, established by the EU Council and Parliament EASA is managed at Commission level by DG-MOVE (Transports), who also coordinates the adoption of EASA Opinions with the other DGs and EU-Institutions (Council, Parliament) EASA may also provide Technical Assistance to other DGs within its competences and in coordination with DG-MOVE: DG-RTD (Research and Innovation) FAST 20XX Study Results: Brussels Workshop 11 October 2012 DG-ENTR (Enterprise) Commercial Space Market Study to be published soon EASA in the EU Context EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium13 September 2013 10
  • 11. Current Regulations Initial Airworthiness Continuing Airworthiness Air Crew Basic Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 Airworthiness Flight Standards ATM/ANS Air Traffic Controllers Licences ATM/ANS Oversight ANS Providers AUR and ACAS II OPS SERA 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 11
  • 13. EASA competence: for aircraft Aircraft definition in ICAO Ann. 2, 6 & 8: “Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth’s surface”  Machines able to fly in the atmosphere sustained by wings are aircraft  Aircraft include: Aeroplanes (fixed wings), Rotorcraft (rotating wings and VTOL) and Balloons (incl. Stratospheric Balloons)  Rockets are in the competence of Member States  (EU)216/2008 (EASA “Basic Regulation”) Article 1:  Aircraft under EASA scope need to be certified for their design, production, maintenance and operations, as well as the personnel and organisations in charge of those. 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 13
  • 14. those listed in Annex II of the Basic Regulation: Historic aircraft Research, experimental or scientific aircraft Amateur built aircraft Former military aircraft « light » aircraft e.g. MTOM < 450 Kg for a two-seater aeroplane Replicas and those used for State missions e.g. Police, Rescue, Military, etc… All aircraft are in the EASA competence except… 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 14
  • 15. Regulatory Structure Agency Opinion European Commission European Council European Parliament Basic Regulation Agency Opinion European Commission Implementing Rules Agency Decision AMC, GM, CS Soft Law 13 September 2013 • Acceptable Means of Compliance • Guidance Material • Certification Specifications EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 15
  • 16. Standards In establishing and maintaining a high and uniform level of safety for civil aviation the rules must reflect the “state of the art” and the best practices in the fields concerned Standards and recommended practises established by ICAO need to be complied with Where applicable other technologies and practises need to be used where it can be demonstrated to be of benefit Appropriate use of standards developed by standardisation organisations will ensure a uniform application of technologies and best practices 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 16
  • 17. Move towards standards 13 September 2013 STANDARDS EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 17
  • 18. The standards must be related to the Agency activities with respect to recognition as a means of compliance or a certification scheme to a rule The standardisation body must be an international recognised standardisation body 13 September 2013 General Criteria for Standards EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 18
  • 19. 13 September 2013 Standardisation Organisations ICAO ASTM ARINC European Standardisation Organisations (CEN/ETSI/ECSS) EUROCAE IATA SAE EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 19
  • 20. II. Applicability of the EASA system to suborbital activities EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium13 September 2013 20
  • 21. Is it “air transport”? Is it exclusively “air transport”? Future prospects: should it be regulated as aviation? Or as space activity? 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 21 Applicability of EU air transport legislation? Does it take place in the air? Is it an aircraft? What is the purpose of it? Is it transport? Is there a need to protect the general public? Is there a need to facilitate free movement of persons and goods?
  • 22. Challenges in the application of the common (safety) rules on civil aviation Airworthiness Certification: (R)TC; (R)CofA Certification basis? CS-23/CS-25/CS-E plus special conditions Where impossible to comply: demonstration of an equivalent level of safety All organisations and personnel involved (design, production, maintenance) need approval 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 22
  • 23. Challenges in the application of the common (safety) rules on civil aviation Operations AOC for commercial operations Authorisation of 3rd country operators Personnel Licensing (and passenger safety) Pilots licensed (CPL/ATPL) Passenger safety Aerodromes and ATM/ANS 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 23
  • 24. Challenges in the application of other EU air transport legislation 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 24 Reg 1008/2008 operation of air services Reg 785/2004 insurance Reg 95/1993 slot allocation Reg 889/2008 air carrier liability Reg 261/2004 denied boarding Reg 1107/2006 disabled persons Reg 2111/2005 black list Dir 2002/30/EC noise at aeroports Dir 92/14/EEC limitation of operation of aeroplanes Reg 96/67/EC groundhandling Dir 2009/12/EC airport charges Reg 549- 552/2004 SES Reg 219/2007 SESAR Reg 300/2008 security Security IRs Dir 2003/42/EC occurrence reporting Reg 996/2010 accident investigation Dir 2004/36/EC 3rd country aircraft Reg 216/2008 aviation safety etc. the air transport acquis is not only about aviation safety, but also … applicability of non-aviation legislation (in particular such applying to outer space activities) - and compatibility with aviation requirements
  • 25. Conclusions No official position yet on applicability to such vehicles + its activity Is EU air transport acquis applicable? And suitable? Following such decision more detailed analysis possible 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 25
  • 26. III. EASA’s Roles in Certification EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium13 September 2013 26
  • 27. EASA’s Role in Certification  (EU)216/2008 (EASA Basic Regulation) Article 3: e) ‘Certification’ shall mean any form of recognition that a product, part or appliance organisation or person complies with the applicable requirements… f) ‘certificate’ shall mean any approval, license or other document issued as the result of certification EASA is in charge of type certifying all aircraft designed or produced in the EU, registered in a MS or used by a EU operator Certification shall be performed in accordance with applicable requirements following established processes and based on return of experience and safety recommendations Third Countries certificates may be accepted only in the frame of Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreements (Art.12) 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 27
  • 28. Certification Process 1 • Application 2 • Certification Basis 3 • Demonstration of Compliance 4 • Issuance of Certificate 5 • Continuing Airworthiness 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium DesignOrganisationApproval 28
  • 29. EASA’s Certification Process EASA is due to accept and process in due time all properly established applications for certification of aircraft, parts and appliances Large/Complex Aircraft: <5 years General Aviation/Non Complex Aircraft: <3 years Certification is financed by Fees and Charges (EC)593/2008 Indexed yearly on June 1st based on MTOM for Airworthiness E.g.: Fixed Wing Aircraft MTOM >5,7 tons and <22 tons: Flat Fee: 1.060.000 € Yearly fee: 17.000 € for EU designs, 5.700 € for non-EU designs E.g.: Propulsion > 25 kN Flat Fee: 365.000 € Yearly fee: 40.000 € for EU design, 13.000 € for non EU designs 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 29
  • 30. EASA’s Technical Role When no technical requirements exist (unusual or novel design) the Certification Basis is existing standards / specifications, complemented with Special Conditions Cooperative research frameworks may be proposed prior to application to investigate possible regulatory framework Special Conditions are jointly defined by EASA, the applicant (and Third Country Authorities for validations) The confidential exchange of proprietary information is covered by Certification Review Items (CRI) (=FAA’s Issue Papers) Special Conditions can be published, to ensure harmonisation and equal treatment 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 30
  • 31. Types Certificates EASA issues Type Certificates Based on an agreed Certification Basis (CB) MS issue Certificates of Airworthiness (CofA) Annex II Aircraft are under full oversight of Member States Permits to Fly may be granted for Test Flights Flight Conditions are approved by EASA based on CB Permits to Fly are granted by MS based on FCs Restricted Type Certificates may be granted for limited series and contingent operations when Essential Requirements cannot be met EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium13 September 2013 31
  • 32. EASA’s Role in Flight Crew Licensing (FCL) Crew operating aircraft registered in a Member State and/or operated in the EU by EU operators has to be licensed: Article 4 & 7 of EASA Basic Regulation (EC)216/2008 Crew Licensing shall be performed by MS authorities in accordance with applicable requirements EASA BR Annex III Article (4)Pilots and (7)Crew Members: (EU)1178/2011: Civil Aviation Aircrew Part-FCL: Flight Crew Licensing (Qualifications, Training & Testing) Part-MED: high-level binding Medical requirements AMC/GMs (EU) 2011/015/R Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to Part-MED: Detailed medical specifications and guidance material for compliance with Part-MED 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 32
  • 33. Flight Crew Licensing for Suborbital Flights Considered Qualifications (at start of SoA Operations): Sub-orbital Aircraft Pilot: ATPL+Test Pilot qualification+Specific Training Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot License (RPAPL) for unmanned SOA+Training Cabin Crews: Part-CC Requirements + Specific Training Proposed Medical and Training requirements: Medical Certificate to be issued by Aero Medical Examiner(AME) within an approved Aero Medical Center (AeMC) Sub-orbital Aircraft(SoA) Crews: Class I + Specific Medical Training/Screening High G Loads: Centrifuge up to Max Gs to be experienced in Off-Nominal cases Radiation Exposure Limits (for repeated flights) Hypoxia (to know effects and be trained to react) Basic First Aid (1 hour max until Ground Rescue Teams arrive) Remote Pilots of Unmanned SoAs: Class III 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 33
  • 34. Flight Crew Licensing for Orbital Flights Considered Qualifications (at start of SOA Operations): Orbital Aircraft Pilot= SoA Pilot+”Astronaut” Qualifications & Training(start) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot License (RPAPL) for unmanned SOA+Training Cabin Crews: Part-CC Requirements + Specific Training Proposed Medical and Training requirements: Medical Certificate to be issued by Aero Medical Examiner(AME) within an approved Aero Medical Center (AeMC) Orbital Aircraft (OA) Crews= Class I+ Specific Medical Training/Screening High G Loads: Centrifuge up to Max Gs to be experienced in Off- Nominal cases: E.g.: Ballistic Re-entry (including parachute opening) Radiation Exposure Limits (for long duration/repeated flights) Advanced First Aid and Medical Training Advanced Survival Training Remote Pilots of Unmanned OAs: Class III 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 34
  • 35. Passenger’s Safety Passengers (PAX) may impair and/or contribute to Sub-orbital and Orbital Flight Safety: Detrimental : Medical condition necessitating aborted flight/premature return Abnormal behaviours jeopardizing safety and/or Emergency Procedures Physical impairments potentially jeopardizing Emergency Procedures Release of Fluids causing impairment of Crew Capabilities Inert Floating Mass in case of LOC during Ballistic Phase Instrumental : Accomplish simple and trained nominal procedures (e.g.: back to seat, pressurised suit simple actions –visor down&lock- and monitoring…) Perform Buddy-Checks during flight and report to Crew Treat/Secure Incapacitated Passenger back to Seat before re-entry Accomplish/Assist Crew in simple and trained Emergency procedures Accomplish/Assist Crew in simple Basic First Aid and Survival(ground) Proposed Medical Requirements: Medical Certificate to be issued by Aero-Medical Examiner (AME) Class I or II for Orbital PAX (based on role/duration)+ Orbital Specifics Class II for Sub-orbital PAX + Sub-orbital Specifics 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 35
  • 36. Conclusion on FCL and PAX Safety EASA Basic Regulation and Implementing Rules would have to be amended/complemented to accommodate Sub-orbital and Orbital Aircraft specifics: Passengers’ “Licensing” could be introduced in EASA Basic Regulation Part-FCL and Part-MED to be completed with Sub-orbital and Orbital Training + Medical Screening Requirements SOA-Crew Licensing and PAX Safety guidance material and standards could be developed based on existing material: EASA Part-FCL and Part-MED AMC/GMs FAA Guidance for Medical Screening of Commercial Aerospace Passengers. FAA, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Washington, D.C. 2006. Technical Report No. DOT-FAA-AM-06-1 FAA-AST “Draft Guidelines for Commercial Suborbital RLV Operations with Flight Crew /Space Flight Participants” dated February 11, 2005 Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation (COE-CST) “Flight Crew Medical Standards and Spaceflight Participant Medical Acceptance Guidelines for Commercial Spaceflight” dated June 30, 2012 International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS) Suborbital Safety Technical Committee (SSTC) “Flight Crew and Spaceflight Participant Medical and Training Standards & Guidelines for suborbital flight” dated May 2013 … 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 36
  • 37. IV. Status and Proposed Approaches EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium13 September 2013 37
  • 38. EASA is in touch with most EU stakeholders and some US developers EASA has been working on possible approaches Approaches proposed to the Commission for decision and presented to stakeholders via several media (publications, review of papers, conferences, workshops, direct contacts…) Commission decision pending Status of EASA Activities for Suborbital and Orbital Aircraft (SOA) Operations in the EU EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium13 September 2013 38
  • 39. Proposed Regulatory Approaches (1/2) 0. Member States Regulate: • MS to develop own regulations: no harmonisation, no interoperability, legal framework TBD • MS/EU to ensure compatibility with EU/Aviation laws 1. Member States with EASA involvement: • EASA cooperates with MS to ensure safety/environment and foster harmonisation 2. Association of States “JARSOA”(similar to JARUS): • International, with EASA participation • Rules to be implemented at National Level 3. EU Policy for SOA (similar to UAS): • Guidance to MS, Designers, Manufacturers and Operators • No legal framework EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium13 September 2013 39
  • 40. Proposed Approaches (2/2) 4. “Light” Process • Essential Requirements • National Implementing Rules and Technical requirements • No full harmonisation, responsibility with MS 5. Full set of Rules for SoA • Following EASA established rules and processes • With provisions for High Altitude/High Speed Transportation Aircraft (HST) 6. Phased approach (e.g: 1+2+3+4+5) • Progressive implementation along with projects development • Full set of rules published at maturity 7. Full set of Rules for Sub-orbital, Orbital and HST • Covering full spectrum from Ground to Orbit and A-B • Long and comprehensive process (~10 years) EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium13 September 2013 40
  • 41. V. Proposed Regulatory Framework EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium13 September 2013 41
  • 42. 13 September 2013 EU Context (1/2) CAA-UK/UKSA Roadmap <31 March 2013 First Meeting with Industry 30 April 2013 UKSA-Space Conference Glasgow 16-18 June 2013 EASA participating in UK-CAA Review Group Rules to accommodate SoA in UK<31 March 2014 CAA-Sweden Initial Contacts in 2009 Governmental Action to host SoA under a special regime (~”Sounding Rockets”) Monitoring EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 42
  • 43. 13 September 2013 EU Context (2/2) France DGAC “Sensation Flights” National Policy for Parabolic Flights (e.g. Novespace operations) CNES National Space Policy and Certification by delegation of French Ministry of Research Regular contacts at Working level with CNES Germany, Spain, … Local initiatives to develop Spaceports/Operations No National Space Policies (yet) (no launches) Regular contacts at working level with DLR EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 43
  • 44. 13 September 2013 International Context ICAO Working Group to be established on Aero/Space Activities Foreseen Participants: ICAO, UNOOSA, EASA, FAA, IAASS Roadmap on Aero/Space Activities to Council 22 Oct. 2013 Circular (<2015), then Manual (>2015-2016) and SARPS (>2017) FAA No Licensing <October 2015 (only Experimental Permits) Harmonisation sought on Technical Requirements EASA Scope limited to SOA (not rockets) Permanent contacts at working level CAAS EADS-Demonstrator 2014 in Singapore Rules to accommodate SoA <2018 from Changi EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 44
  • 45. Proposed Cooperative Framework (1/3) Under the frame of ICAO/UNCOPUOS ICAO Concept of Sub-orbital flights C-WP/12436 of 2005 Letter to UNCOPUOS 17 March 2010 ICAO Aerospace Working Group Conference Room Paper A/AC.105/C.2/2010/CRP.9 Presentation of Roadmap to Council 22 October 2013 In full coordination with European Commission EU-Member States In cooperation with FAA (–AVS and –AST) E.g.: Safety Management Systems (Annex 19) Possible future Extension of BASA to SoA? 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 45
  • 46. Proposed Cooperative Framework (2/3) On Essential Requirements Based on ICAO Circular, Manual and SARPS In line with EASA Basic Regulation ERs Could be also based on FAA 14.CFR.400 series On Technical Requirements Based on respective projects Following a CS+AMC/GM structure Taking into account existing Standards 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 46
  • 47. Proposed Cooperative Framework (3/3) On AMC/GMs Based on EASA AMC/GMS Could be also profitably based on FAA-AVS and FAA-AST Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material On Technical/Medical Standards (TBD) ESA/NASA ECSS IAASS FAA-AST/COE-CST CNES/MEDES… 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 47
  • 48. VI. Conclusions EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium13 September 2013 48
  • 49. Conclusions (1/3) EASA has studied and submitted several options to the Commission to allow SOA flights in the EU EASA is getting prepared to receive applications for the certification of SOA + Rocket Engines projects and their operations 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 49
  • 50. Conclusions (2/3) An EU-framework exist for aviation Existing Aviation Rulemaking, Certification and Standardisation processes could be profitably used Regulations should be based on Aerospace Laws, Regulations, Standards, Best Practices and Experience Option to be decided soon by European Commission (EC) 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 50
  • 51. Conclusions (3/3) Whatever the option chosen, EASA wants and needs to cooperate with ICAO, ESA, FAA, NAAs, NSAs and all Stakeholders on the subject of Sub-orbital and Orbital Aircraft (SOA) Flights Time is NOW to be ready by tomorrow! 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 51
  • 52. Questions? Thank you for your attention! EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium13 September 2013 52
  • 53. Thank you for your attention Do not hesitate to contact us for any further information EASA Focal Point: jean-bruno.marciacq@easa.europa.eu
  • 54. Backup Slides Thank you for your attention! 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 54
  • 55. The Parliament and the Council define the Scope of Powers transferred from the Member States to the EU They adopt the Essential Requirements (ERs) specifying the safety objectives to be met 1st Layer: The Basic Regulation Basic Regulation: Regulation (EC) 1592/2002 of 15 July 2002 Superseded by: Regulation (EC) 216/2008 of 20 February 2008 Amended by: Regulation (EC) 1108/2009 of 21 Oct 2009 •Annex I : ERs for Airworthiness •Annex II : Excluded Aircraft •Annex III: ERs for pilot licensing •Annex IV: ERs for air operations •Annex V: Criteria for qualified entities •Annex Va: ERs for Aerodromes •Annex Vb: ERs for ATM/ANS 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 55
  • 56. The Commission adopts measures for implementing the Essential Requirements 2nd Layer: Implementing Rules, e.g. for airworthiness Regulation (EC) on Continuing Airworthiness Annex I (Part-M): •Continuing Airworthiness Requirements Annex II (Part-145): Maintenance Organisation Approvals Annex III (Part-66): •AML Annex IV (Part-147): •Training Organisation Requirements •Annex (Part 21) Section A: Technical Requirements Section B: Procedures for Competent Authorities Section A: Application Requirements Section B: Administrative Procedures Appendices: EASA forms Appendices: EASA forms Regulation (EC) 748/2012 on Airworthiness and Environmental Certification Legally binding Directly applicable by EU persons Processes (no technical details) Responsibilities and privileges 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 56
  • 57. 3rd Layer: the Agency’s soft law, e.g. for airworthiness The Agency adopts non binding specifications for implementing the essential requirements To allow for tailored flexibility, where necessary. •Guidance Material •Part 21 •AMC & Guidance Material •Parts M, 145, 66, 147 •Certification •Specifications •AMC-20 •AMC-21 •CS-25 •CS-34 •CS-36 •CS-E •CS-P •CS-APU •CS-22 •CS-23 •CS-27 •CS-29 •CS-VLA •CS-VLR •CS AWO •CS ETSO •CS Definitions Special Conditions or alternative AMCs possible 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 57
  • 58. New domains More Implementing Rules coming for: • ATCO licensing published 08/2011 • Safety of ATM/ANS(including Satellite SP) 12/2011 • Flight Crew Licensing • Air operations published 04/2012 • Authorisation of Third Country Operators (TCO) • Safety of aerodromes by 12/2013 • FCL and OPS of RPAS by 12/2016 • SOA… 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 58
  • 59. EASA Rulemaking Process 13 September 2013 European Commission Drafting, Comitology with scrutiny EC Regulation4-year Rule making Programme Decision Opinion EASA Commission Regulation Implementing Rules EASA Committee RAG/TAG & SSCC advise the Agency during programming and rule development Member States •59 Phase 1 Programming Phase 2 Rule development EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium
  • 60. Rule development phases Analyse issue and develop Draft RIA Draft Rule Public Consultation Analysis of comments and final review Task initiation RIA NPA (RIA) Decision with CRD Opinion with CRD 4-year Rule making Programme 2-6 months 3-18 months 1-3 months 2-6 months ToR GC Consult RAG/ TAG SSCC If deemed necessary due to the nature of the comments received, focussed consultation (e.g. meeting with stakeholders, workshops, specific reactions through CRT) during review of comments Optional Technical consultation (e.g. workshop, joined meeting TAG and sub- SSCC) before NPA publication 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 60
  • 61. Proposed Regulatory Approach (SOA Airworthiness) Possibility of Limited Certification : EASA delivers Restricted Type Certificate (RTC) EU Member States to deliver Restricted Certificate of Airworthiness (RCofA) Organisation Approvals / Certificates: Design (DOA) Production (POA) Continuous Airworthiness Management (CAMOA) Maintenance (MOA) Medicals (Aero Medical Centre) Flight and Maintenance Training Organisations 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 61
  • 62. Proposed Regulatory Approach (Special Conditions for SoA Airworthiness) CS-23 and/or CS-25(TBD) and CS-E +Equivalent Level of Safety (ELoS) Classification depending on weight/fuel trade-off Safety not to be jeopardized by larger amount of fuel needed to accommodate required design features ELoS to be developed for: Rocket Propulsion and Control Systems (RPCS) Fuel ECS Containment of all fluids in weightlessness IVA safety requirements … TBD depending on proposed designs and operations 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 62
  • 63. •Slide 63 Proposed Regulatory Approach (SOA operations) Organisation Approvals: Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for Commercial OPS Operations: EU-OPS/ EASA-OPS with flexibility (Art. 14 BR) for EU operators EASA Authorization to non-EU operators flying to/from EU National rules for operations outside EU (no EASA role) Aerodromes and ATM/ANS: Special Conditions to be developed for “Spaceports” Procedures to be developed for Air/Space Traffic Management Flight Crew Licensing and PAX Safety: Part-FCL with exemptions could work (Flight Test rating?) PAX Safety rules to be considered 13 September 2013 EASA / Commercial Uses of Space - KU Leuven, Belgium 63
  • 64. Thank you for your attention Any questions?