EUROCAE Broadcast #14

EUROCAE BROADCAST EDITION 14 / APRIL 2021

WHAT IS NEEDED FOR A SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY? EUROCAE TALK WITH IATA AND CANSO

CHRISTINE BERG, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR AVIATION SINGLE EUROPEAN SKY UNIT IN THE EC

EUROCAE TRAININGS NEW COURSES AND UPDATES ONLINE & CLASSROOM

SECRETARY GENERAL

Christian Schleifer-Heingärtner +33 1 49 46 19 66 christian.schleifer@eurocae.net

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Elodie Lanniel +33 1 49 46 19 65 elodie.lanniel@eurocae.net

OFFICE SUPPORT MANAGER

Raphaël de Courrèges +33 1 49 46 19 70 raphael.decourreges@eurocae.net

DIRECTOR TECHNICAL PROGRAMME

Anna von Groote +33 1 49 46 19 71 anna.vongroote@eurocae.net

TECHNICAL PROGRAMME MANAGERS

Anna Guégan +33 1 49 46 19 67 anna.guegan@eurocae.net Sergiu Marzac +33 1 49 46 19 73 sergiu.marzac@eurocae.net Sebastian Reschenhofer +33 1 49 46 19 69 sebastian.reschenhofer@eurocae.net

TECHNICAL SECRETARY - EXPERTS

Luc Deneufchâtel +33 6 70 70 69 71 luc.deneufchatel@eurocae.net Alain Vallée +33 6 07 52 77 69 alain.vallee@eurocae.net

EUROCAE LIAISON

Alexander Engel +32 2 729 33 55 alexander.engel@eurocae.net

Contents Editorial Secretary General ��������������������������������������������� 2 Major changes in the European ATM .............................4 Interview with IATA and CANSO - COVID recovery.......6 New EASA Chairpersonship of ECSCG ��������������������������� 8 The 2021 EUROCAE Awards..............................................9 Technical Working Programme ������������������������������������� 14 TPM roles ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 WG-112 VTOL – Update on VTOL activities ������������������ 18 A farewell from Alain Vallée ������������������������������������������� 19 WG-121 Aircraft Cleaning - kick off to publication in 124 days ������������������������������������������������� 20 WG-95 In-flight Ice detection systems – Reactivation to updated ED-103...................................21 EUROCAE Trainings ��������������������������������������������������������� 22 EUROCAE Symposium 2021 and Aviation Software Summit...............................................24 NEW Publications ������������������������������������������������������������ 25 Membership news ����������������������������������������������������������� 26 Presentation of new members ......................................27

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MES S A GE F RO M THE SEC R ETARY G ENERA L

Dear members, colleagues and friends of EUROCAE, This edition of the Broadcast finds us still in this unprecedented aviation crisis and it is just over a year since we all became familiar with the term COVID-19 and had to leave the EUROCAE office in order to comply with the sanitary measures of the first wave.

In the last edition of the Broadcast and more periodically via our NEWSblog, we informed you about the efforts the team made to convert all our standard developing activities into a virtual format.

This happened very quickly and thanks to the flexibility of our members and experts contributing to the currently 48 active Working Groups (WGs), EUROCAE was able to continue its standard developing efforts nearly uninterrupted. Nevertheless, the Technical Programme Manager (TPM) team is continuously observing the process to identify potential risks related to the constantly changing situation (e.g. delays caused by the unavailability of key experts, inability to hold F2F meetings, priority changes of our members…) and to coordinate potential counter-measures in close cooperation with the WG leadership to keep delays to a minimum and ensure that they are soundly managed.

In the first quarter of 2020, we were just in the process of preparing the annual EUROCAE Symposium and General Assembly, but finally needed to cancel the annual EUROCAE Symposium and to postpone the General Assembly, which took place on 20 October 2020 - in a fully virtual format. This year we have started again with the preparation of a regular Symposium and General Assembly on the usual date end of April. After a whole year living and working within the confines caused by the COVID-19 situation, we have become used to swift adaptations and today, we are well prepared to also conduct our annual event in a fully virtual format. The Symposium will take place in slots of 3hrs/day over a period of three days (28-30 April), starting mid day (CEST). This way we are able to neatly accommodate also our members and other interested participants from the Eastern and Western hemispheres. We have prepared an extremely interesting programme, covering a wide spectrum of aviation topics, related to the environment, innovation, digitalisation and automation, and we will also take a look at other sectors into how they are addressing innovation, certification and

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standardisation. We are very happy that despite the crisis we could count on our members to sponsor and support this year’s Symposium, a big “thank you”!

Please let me also mention our upcoming General Assembly (GA) (29 April 2021 starting at 14:30 CET) and how important it is for us that our members participate and - especially this year - to vote on the changes proposed in order to amend our Constitution.

These changes will mainly focus on the following: merging EUROCAE Association and EUROCAE Communication into a so called “big association” and therefore integrate the Communication activities (training, contracts, sales of EDs, events…) into the association structure, further merging the positions of the President and the Council Chair and as such introducing a clear structure, with tasks and responsibilities shared according to their mission between the General Assembly, the Council and the Secretariat. The Council is also proposing to remove the quorum requirements for Constitution changes, and finally we will also cover some clarifications and editorials. To approve this amendment, we need to reach a 50% quorum of all our full members.

Therefore once again, please make use of your right to vote, each EUROCAE full member representative will receive an invitation electronically (from 1 April until the closure of the GA on 20 April).

As mentioned already above, we managed to move all standard developing activities into a fully virtual environment, putting in place a mechanism to have indicators in case an activity would be affected, and to ensure that all quality related characteristics are well within the defined procedures and timelines set by the task sheets, approved by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). There was even a positive effect of sometimes having additional resources available due to the reduced operational demands of our members. The combination of all this, and thanks to the extra effort of the team, led to launching seven new WGs in 2020, which is a record number for EUROCAE and increased our total number of WGs to an all time high of 48. In 2020, EUROCAE delivered 30 high quality standards, seeing our average number of publications rise sharply over the last two years from previously around 10 publications per year.

Two examples of our swift reactivity in 2020 must be stressed here: the development of new standards on technical means for identifying COVID-19 carriers among passengers and cabin disinfection and cleaning processes. The first one applies to sensors which could be used to monitor the temperature of passengers to a sufficiently high degree of accuracy,

MESSA GE FROM TH E SECRETA RY GEN ER A L

in order to highlight to the crew when a passenger has fever, ideally at the aircraft entrance door so that they immediately can be isolated and refused permission to board the aircraft. A camera system would also allow the cabin crew to automatically check whether masks are being worn correctly. The objective of this piece of equipment is to provide passenger reassurance, and to serve the recovery of the aviation industry which relies on passenger confidence. An international standard creates a safe framework which allows passengers to board, and therefore the airlines to carry more passengers.

The second new WG to highlight in this context refers to aircraft cleaning and disinfection preventively for aircraft in flight or after an occurrence. Supported

by IATA as well as aircraft manufacturers, operators and other specialists in this field, WG-121 developed guidance on the acceptable process, procedures, and tasks necessary to clean an aircraft interior to meet globally recognised health industry recommendations. ED-287 is a result of shared expertise and international coordination and cooperation. It covers both chemical and nonchemical types of virus disinfection and neutralisation measures. Bringing government, industry and labour organisations together to create this document, we have been able to publish this important standard within just four months, working until Christmas eve reacting quickly and adaptively to the needs of the aviation community.

Other legacy activities were also launched and progressed well last year, WG-118 on Flight Recorders work on an update of the internationally unique standard ED-112 for improvements in several areas (please refer to our article in the last Broadcast).

WG-119 is focusing on an update of a very old, but still relevant standard for Radar Altimeters, which has a very sensitive and interesting facet, frequency spectrum, where we have interfaces together with our partner RTCA with ICAO, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and therefore the related national organisations as well as frequency spectrum users, in particular telephone and telecommunication. The latest launch was WG-122 'Virtual Centre', an initiative stemming from the European strategy on virtualisation, automation and digitalisation also to fill in the gap on the needs identified by the Airspace Architecture Study Transition Plan (AAS TP).

Hence, I am very glad to underline once more the active participation of our members to our WGs despite the difficult circumstances and uncertainties

of this period which resulted in the publication of 30 high quality EDs last year, thanks to their sustained activity.

Membership in EUROCAE remains stable and is despite the crisis slightly growing, which is clearly linked to the relevant new standardisation activities launched during the previous two years. Looking at the past six years, EUROCAE grew more than a 100% in members, staff members and activities with a strong focus to work efficiently and effectively, without compromising the quality of our standards and in no way safety in aviation. The demand on standards is still growing and we are trying to develop the organisation to keep pace with this, while staying agile to continuously adapt to emerging needs to globally serve our members and the larger aviation community.

Over the last years we were competing and fighting to get the resources needed to develop the standards required to deploy, implement and roll out our modernisation and safety programmes.

Now, while awaiting the full recovery of the traffic, we might have some additional resources available, thus let us use this new found capacity wisely and invest in the future developing together those standards and technologies we always put on hold due to other day-to-day priorities. Digitalisation, environmental protection and emissions, as well as capacity constraints should not be again a limiting factor when we return to a regular traffic situation hopefully soon. We need to invest in a sustainable aviation future today, the infrastructure is available and the EUROCAE team stands ready to take our part in making aviation fit for the future and to support a fully recovered, sustainable aviation sector ensuring connectivity and global mobility.

Finally, please let me express a huge thank you to all members for their continued support, our Council and the TAC for keeping up the good work in guiding the organisation through these difficult times, and to the EUROCAE team which has shown flexibility, commitment, ownership and responsibility in transforming their individual tasks within the organisation into new digital formats to ensure a seamless and uninterrupted operation of EUROCAE. I´m looking forward to seeing many of you at our online Symposium and hopefully very soon in person too, which in the meantime is truly missed.

Christian Schleifer-Heingärtner Secretary General

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M A J OR C H A N GES I N EUR O P EAN ATM

Major changes in the European ATM – time for take-off Article: Christine Berg

Christine Berg, Deputy Director for Aviation heading the Single European Sky Unit in th European Commission

The COVID-19 crisis has put tremendous pressure on the entire air transport sector.

The dramatic and sustained fall in traffic is forcing stakeholders across the entire value chain to review business plans and investments. This is particularly true for the European ATM sector, which had engaged in large-scale modernisation driven by the Single European Sky and, in particular, by the SESAR project DIGITALISATION AND DECARBONISATION

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‘SES2+’ proposal to amend the Single European Sky basic regulations. The aim is to: strengthen the European network and its management; promote a European market for data services; streamline the economic regulation of air traffic services; and boost better coordination within the SESAR project.

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Proposal for the new SESAR 3 research partnership to develop key ATM solutions that constitute the building blocks of the ‘digital European sky’.

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A renewed deployment framework through which we have established the Common Project One (CP1) and through which we will renew governance mechanisms to ensure the faster and more synchronised deployment of key ATM functionalities.

We are working intensely with the European institutions and stakeholders to advance these initiatives.

The European Green Deal aims to create the world’s first climate-neutral bloc by 2050. It places the digitalisation and decarbonisation of transport at the very heart of Union’s aviation policy. The digital transformation goes far beyond the idea of ‘going paperless’ or ‘replacing analogue with digital’. The objective is to introduce automated and connected solutions to improve the overall performance, resilience and safety of systems.

SESAR 3 AND STANDARDISATION

SESAR solutions have great potential to facilitate this transformation and to eliminate fuel inefficiencies, thus reducing average CO2 emissions per flight.

We have proposed various measures to facilitate and accelerate standardisation processes. In particular, EUROCAE will have a permanent observer status on the Governing Board of the new Joint Undertaking.

We also encourage private-sector partners to step up their participation in standardisation activities, which will be recognised as in-kind contributions to additional activities of the Joint Undertaking. We also analysing links between ongoing industrial research activities and the relevant standardisation Working Groups, where, by creating feedback loops, we will ensure a speedier and more efficient standardisation phase for SESAR solutions.

It is now crucial to accelerate the industrialisation processes for these solutions, and their deployment.

CHALLENGING EUROPEAN ATM REFORM AGENDA The European Commission has launched three important initiatives to reform European ATM. Together, they will lay the ground for highly digital, resilient and environmentally efficient ATM systems that are scalable to capacity demand and able to safely integrate a wide variety of new aerial vehicles within the airspace, alongside conventional, manned aircraft.

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The SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking seeks to strengthen the Union’s research capacity in the sector, to boost competitiveness and to develop and accelerate the market uptake of innovative solutions. This objective requires increased efforts by the partnership on standardisation activities, in close cooperation with standardisation bodies and EASA.

EASA will play a central role in this context. The Agency will support the Commission in assessing ATM functionalities’ technical readiness for deployment.

It will also coordinate cooperation between the

MA JOR CH A N GES IN EUROPEA N AT M

Figure 1 - Scope of the SESAR 3 research activities deployment manager, the Joint Undertaking, EUROCAE, the European standardisation organisations, EUROCONTROL, and the relevant manufacturing industry.

OPENING A NEW PHASE FOR ATM MODERNI­SATION AND FOR SESAR DEPLOYMENT CP1 entered into force on 22 February. Building on the achievements and lessons learned from the pilot common project (PCP), CP1 provides clearer requirements for the implementing stakeholders. While some PCP sub-ATM functionalities, which have not proven their readiness for implementation or have not been proven to benefit particularly from a synchronised implementation, have not been included in CP1, new sub-ATM functionalities, based on recently developed SESAR solutions, have been added. Moreover, considering the extraordinary impact of the COVID-19 crisis and the repercussions on stakeholders’ investment capa­bi­li­t­ies, some imple­mentation dead­lines have been extended to ensure that

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CP1 is a key cont­­­ ri­ butor to the ob­ jectives of the Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, adopted in 2020, playing a critical role in decarbonising and digitalising ATM in Europe. Many CP1 functionalities (for example: Extended AMAN, AMAN/DMAN integration, Free Route Airspace, ASM and advanced FUA, AOP, initial Air-ground trajectory information sharing) support the reduction of flight times and the use of improved and shorter flight routes, which enable airspace users to cut excess fuel consumption and related CO2 emissions. CP1 requires a common implementation plan across Europe.

This implementation plan is the SESAR Deployment Programme, which is now being updated by the SESAR Deployment Manager to integrate the scope of CP1. We plan to approve the new deployment programme by the end of 2021.

Although the COVID pandemic has hit air transport very hard, modernising European ATM is

clearly not an option, but a ‘must’.

As is implementing a more dynamic ATM modernisation process, driven more by operational and economic needs. Despite the current climate, we are seeing a high level of commitment amongst ATM stakeholders to pursuing modernisation.

We need to take advantage of the fewer operational constraints generated by the reduced traffic to accelerate the modernisation of European ATM. The Commission stands ready to continue supporting stakeholders in this common effort with a combination of ambitious political Green Deal objectives, a renewed single sky framework and renewed

Figure 2 – CP1 content and its contribution to decarbonising and digitalising aviation

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C O VI D RE C OVERY

COVID recovery

The Corona Virus is accompa­ nying us since more than a year now. The pandemic impacted the whole aviation industry in an unprecedented way.

Everyone thought that by spring of 2021 the industry will begin its full recovery but we see that this is not the case yet and the struggle continues.

Nevertheless, we also see more vaccination being approved and distributed and first ideas such as a “green pass” identifying those counted as immune, showing us a way forward.

In this edition of the Broadcast we have addressed a few, similar questions to our partners IATA and CANSO about the crisis, challenges, recovery and how can EUROCAE support the industry.”

With both organisations we have a very close and good cooperation since years, regular updates from their respective membership, analysing priorities and challenges, which often trigger EUROCAE new standardisation activities.

HOW LONG WILL A RECOVERY TAKE FOR YOUR MEMBERS? IATA: • In 2020, passenger numbers were back to 2003 levels, and RPKs were back to 1999's volume.

• Passenger load factor fell to 1980s/1990s levels, and aircraft utilisation also slumped.

• Air cargo traffic fell back only to 2015 volumes, and cargo load factor rose in 2020.

• The world passenger jet fleet in service at 2020 yearend was back to 2008 levels.

It will take years to recover. As long as the health situation is still not under control, particularly with the appearance of new variants, and Governments continue to close borders and put in place quarantines and other travel restrictions that impede a successful industry restart, predicting an end to this crisis and a recovery to pre-pandemic levels is pure speculation.

However, at present, our forecasts point to 2024 as the end of the tunnel.

CANSO: It will take at least as long as it takes air traffic to recover in Europe, as our members’ revenues are directly related to traffic levels. Last November, EUROCONTROL foresaw three scenarios for when traffic would reach 2019 levels again – the most optimistic was by 2024. Air Navigation Services

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Christian Schleifer, Secretary General of EUROCAE, asked Tanja Grobotek, Director Europe Affairs CANSO and Rafael Schvartzman, Regional Vice President for Europe, about their take on what is needed for a sustainable recovery and to share some key insights about what is already being prepared or done:

Providers (ANSPs) will also have to overcome the gaps in delayed infrastructure investments, as well as in their finances, due to emergency cuts to survive the current crisis, so a full recovery may take longer.

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR CHALLENGES TO ADDRESS BEFORE AND DURING THE RECOVERY? IATA: Airlines are currently experiencing the worst crisis air transport has ever witnessed with severe cash burn, little revenue and operational challenges at all levels. Continuing border closures and quarantine measures are the most important barrier to a restart of aviation. While these are in place, many carriers will only be sustained with state aid. But this comes with strings attached, and we can expect heavy debt to loom over recovery for many years to come. From an operations standpoint, we may also face important challenges ranging from transforming the passenger journey to a touchless experience, to updating pilot certifications to name just a few.

CANSO: ANSPs have a legal obligation to provide a full service no matter what the levels of traffic. They have had to manage this during a public health crisis, which has required strict hygiene and social distancing measures in air control centres.

COV ID REC OV ERY

Many ANSPs have had to postpone investments and/ or make staff cuts as contingency measures. During the Second Reference Period of the EU’s Performance Scheme (2015-2019), ANSPs were often not able to offer sufficient capacity due to earlier pressure to cut costs. The biggest challenge for the recovery will therefore be to provide the capacity required by the airlines while operating with a sub-optimal level of resources.

WHAT COULD BE FACTORS TO ACCELERATE THE RECOVERY? IATA: Vaccines and testing are the best options we have to counter the COVID-19 pandemic. These tools can help us restore confidence to Governments to reopen borders and get rid of quarantines, which in turn will boost demand by enabling passengers to travel again for professional or personal reasons. The harmonization of measures, with roadmaps agreed with Governments as we await the improvement of the health situation, are vital to accelerate the recovery.

Measures that facilitate travel during this period where restrictions will be in place will be important. The IATA Travel Pass is one of the major solutions we are working on to help with this. It will provide a digital solution for passengers and governments to securely share testing and vaccination data, thus enabling a more seamless and touchless travel experience.

CANSO has joined other aviation associations to call for a coordinated approach to travel restrictions across the EU. This should include: • Widespread use of affordable, reliable and rapid tests; • End of quarantine requirements for air travellers who have already tested negative; • Clarity on the timing, languages, and exemptions to COVID-19 tests; • Exemption of vaccinated travellers from testing, quarantine, and other restrictions; • Use of vaccinations to assist in the restart of air travel rather than as a requirement.

WHAT WOULD YOU CALL A SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY? IATA: Aviation delivers value to economies and societies alike, providing jobs, enabling loved ones to see one another, and transporting people and goods (including vaccines and medical equipment).

At this point in time, it is still difficult to think too much ahead or to imagine the shape and size of the postpandemic air transport industry. Getting planes safely back up in the skies and restoring connectivity is an absolute necessity and the first priority as we focus on our main objective: restoring a safe and sustainable air transport industry, which connects and enriches the world.

CANSO: We consider a successful recovery to be when traffic is again close to 2019 levels in a sustainable way and the aviation sector is no longer living from month to month but confident of its future again.

What are you expecting from the govern­ ment, European and/or international organisations and in particular something EUROCAE can do or support?

IATA: For our Director General and CEO Alexandre de Juniac “Getting the world flying again is about much more than self-interest. The livelihoods of 11.3 million people around the world directly depend on aviation. Another 76.4 million more jobs are in aviationdependent tourism. And considering aviation’s role in fostering trade and cross-border investment, it’s not difficult to see that air connectivity will be needed to energize the global economic recovery from COVID-19”.

As soon as the health situation is under control again, borders must be reopened, quarantines stopped, and the passenger journey made as seamless as possible thanks among other things to digital solutions such as the IATA Travel Pass. This can only be materialized if Governments, international institutions and the aviation ecosystem work in a more collaborative manner.

Our work with EUROCAE can serve as an example.

We agreed a set of principles and guidance for the effective cleaning and disinfection of aircraft, and these led to worldwide industry best practice, helping to agree standards that can be adopted globally and give governments and passengers confidence that air travel is safe.

CANSO: As long as the current uncertainty lasts, it is very difficult for ANSPs and other companies in the aviation sector to plan for the future. Governments can help by providing liquidity for the whole sector.

We should not allow COVID-19 to stop innovation in aviation or progress in building our future skies. We must continue to modernise and speed up the digital transformation of air traffic management (ATM). This will contribute to a greener, safer, more efficient, and more secure air traffic management, as well as facilitate the safe integration of all new airborne vehicles, including drones, supersonic aircraft, space vehicles and more.

EUROCAE’s contribution is essential to the development of industry standards in support of global and regional interoperability of ATM systems. This will be key to moving towards an integrated and digital airspace.

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ECSCG NEWS

EUROCAE: Thank you very much, Tanja and Rafael, for your answers and for providing us with insights into your particular areas representing Air Navigation Service Providers and Airlines. Actually, your positions are very similar and even though the pandemic is more and more under 'control' and mitigation measures are successfully implemented, a full recovery is not yet to be foreseen soon again. There is a strong need to have transparent measures in place to which passengers can easily comply, thus a global harmonisation of such measures, certificates, tests and national restrictions has to be reached in due time in order to re-establish predictable means of transport, connectivity in Europe and globally.

The whole industry has to cope with an unprecedented socio-economic loss, and globally accepted standards, like EUROCAEs high quality standards, will play a crucial role in re-establishing a healthy traffic level while transforming aviation into a sustainable and environmentally friendly means of transport. In the meantime our priorities, such as the modernisation of our system with a high degree of digitalisation by using innovative technologies, will continue using this difficult period to at least complete projects for which we didn't find adequate time and much needed experts resources earlier on.

This article and the insights shared by Tanja and Rafael provide a significant input for our Symposium Panel 5 on the “Role of standardisation for a sustainable recovery”, so please follow up on this topic at the EUROCAE Symposium on 2021, 30 April 13:20, Panel 5.

New EASA Chairpersonship of ECSCG During the 8th meeting of the European­ Cyber security for aviation Standards Coordination Group (ECSCG), the chairpersonship was transferred from EUROCAE to EASA. What does this mean for EASA? The European Cyber Security for Aviation Standards Coordination Group (ECSCG) is a joint coordination and advisory group founded by the European Union to coordinate the standardisation activities related to cyber security in aviation. Its objective is to ensure an appropriate coverage of EU and EASA regulations related to information security in aviation so that the necessary and appropriate standards are available in due time, and so that there is no unnecessary development of standards that could either be redundant or even contradictory. This is an important objective for EASA and European stakeholders because the demand is high and resources are scarce.

The need for a coordinated, standardised approach is essential to ensure an effective (producing expected results), efficient (without wasting time and energy) and resilient aviation cyberspace.

Experts from international standardisation bodies and organisations active in cyber security and from the European regulators (European Commission and EASA) meet regularly to jointly develop, monitor and maintain an overarching European cyber security for aviation standards rolling development plan (RDP). The RDP lists and categorises standardisation and regulatory activities, providing a method for the identification and discussion of overlaps and gaps. As a basis for feedback to contributing organisations, it 8 EUROCAE BROADCAST # 14

will improve overall coordination of standards development.

Doing so, they facilitate the sharing of work among the Standard Developing Organisations (SDO's) thus identifying gaps and avoiding overlaps, the monitoring of all relevant processes, they resource availability and other related issues, whilst bearing in mind that available resources are scarce, but also providing a unique forum to manage specific issues and resolve conflicting situations. In essence, the ECSCG can advise the EC and EASA on cyber security standardisation matters.

As stated during the 8th ECSCG meeting, the chairpersonship of ECSCG was handed over to EASA with the active support of EUROCAE continuing to act as Secretary and as platform operator. During this meeting Christian Schleifer rememorated the history of the ECSCG’s origins, with the support of the European Commission (EC), the EUROCAE-EASA cyber security workshop, as well as its inspiration from the format developed in the two sister groups on ATM (EASCG) and unmanned aircraft (EUSCG).

Two years later, the group has gained sufficient maturity to become a well-known platform and the RDP is a recognised source used by all stakeholders.

This handover was prepared and agreed between the European Commission, EASA and EUROCAE to highlight the presence of EASA in the group and bring the regulator and the SDOs closer together, with the objective to ensure a successful standards coverage of the current and future EU and EASA regulations.

TH E EUROCA E AWA R D S

The 2021 EUROCAE Awards As of 31 January 2021, EUROCAE has 440 members, 3591 registered experts, 47­ active Working Groups (WGs) plus 53 Sub ­Groups (SGs), 110 active Document Projects, of which 20 are in Open Consultation (OC) and 30 published documents in 2020.

2020 was a year the likes of which we have never experienced before. Aviation came to a screeching halt early on when the world was hit by COVID-19 – and it hasn’t resumed, at least not to significant levels.

How did this affect EUROCAE? Unquestionably, it was not to the degree that we had originally expected..

Some figures (effective 31 January 2021): 440 member organisations sent 3591 registered experts into 47 active WGs (plus 53 active SGs), 19 of these WGs work jointly with RTCA, an additional 5 work together with SAE. It is a truly international co-operation. These groups organised a total of 341 “official” meetings plus an much higher number of expert co-ordination meetings.

Over all, work is occurring on 110 active Document Projects (DPs), 20 of which are in the Open Consultation stage or in Comment Resolution.

During 2020, in total, 30 documents were published by those WGs. These documents represent a vast amount of work (to name one deliverable: ED-102B/DO-260C, the “MOPS for 1090MHz Extended Squitter ADS-B and TIS-B” has a total of 1492 pages plus ‘Supplementary Material’). Impressive!

Even more impressive when you consider that these experts are volunteers. Most have full-time jobs “at home” and they need to juggle their work commitments with the demands arising from EUROCAE’s activities.

It needs to be emphasised that EUROCAE is an organisation which solely provides a forum where “our” experts can come together to produce the high quality standards EUROCAE is known and respected for.

Thus, it is fair to say that work at EUROCAE never stopped in 2020 and we would like to recognise all those who went above and beyond what can usually be expected from a Working Group member, this is also true for 2021. In 2021 we shall also – during the EUROCAE Symposium – hand out the “EUROCAE Awards”.

AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

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President’s Award – awarded by the president

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Lifetime Achievement – to the WG member that over a long period of time has supported Standards Development at EUROCAE.

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Working Group Leadership – to the Working Group/Sub Group Chair or Secretary who showed outstanding leadership.

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Global Harmonisation – to an outstanding member of a Working Group developing Standards joint with RTCA or SAE.

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Best Contribution – to the one Working Group member who has delivered an extraordinary piece of work.

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International – to a non-European member in a EUROCAE only Working Group showing outstanding commitment

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THE E U ROC A E AWAR DS

Nominations were requested for the “Fellow Working Group Members” award and were submitted by those who were in a position to know best who would meet the criteria.

The winners were selected by the 2021 Awards Commit­ tee which consisted of a repre­ sentative from the EUROCAE Council (Maria Algar-Ruiz), the Technical Advisory Committee

(TAC), (Sasho Neshevski) and the General Secretariat (Alex­ ander Engel). For the Global Harmonisation Award, the Committee was joined by a member from RTCA (Al Secen).

In total 25 nominations were received in the various categories.

After careful review of the nominations and the justification material, the Awards Committee selected the following winners:

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TH E EUROCA E AWA R D S

Lifetime Achievement

The 2021 President’s Award will be presented to Pascal Medal (EASA) for his dedication and contribution to EUROCAE over many years. Throughout his service as Council member he has demonstrated exceptional competence in connecting aviation regulation, certification and EUROCAE standards to a new dimension in Europe.Mr Medal has significantly contributed to the success of EUROCAE.

Mr. Ken Carpenter for his long-­standing support of the development of airborne collision avoidance systems performed by Working Group 75 in cooperation with RTCA Special Committee 147. He was leading the Working Group from its inception and for many years. Being involved in the subject since the 1980s, Ken’s input - both technically and institutionally - has laid the firm foundations for a lot of what we see ongoing today in the world of ACAS. Just as importantly, his wit and intricate use of English have enlivened discussions and helped to create an excellent cooperative environment within the small world of Airborne Collision Avoidance Systems. By many members of Working Group 75 he is considered to be a role model for future EUROCAE participants to follow.

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President's Award

Ken left Cambridge with a PhD in mathematical physics in 1971. After working in the UK Meteorological Office and GCHQ as a mathematician, he joined RSRE (now QinetiQ) in May 1987 and met ACAS for the first time. Initially the work was in support of the UK delegation to the ICAO SICAS Panel. For a brief period, the UK led the world in the mass processing of ATC radar data to predict the alert rate and efficacy of ACAS. One discovery was the radical difference between US and UK airspaces, and therefore in the performance of TCAS. This has been behind most of Europe’s many contributions to the development of ACAS. The need to regulate TCAS in Europe led to the formation of Working Group 75, which Ken chaired until the end of 2015. MOPS for TCAS version 7 and 7.1, followed, then for TCAS Hybrid Surveillance in 2015. Ken finally stopped working shortly after the publication of MASPS for the Interoperability of Airborne Collision Avoidance Systems, by now of several designs, in 2020.

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E U ROC A E AWA R DS

Working Group Leadership

Global Harmonisation

Mr. Marc Poncon for his excellent skills in leading Working Group 14 “Environment”. Marc has the knowledge to ensure that all topics are properly and fairly addressed. He also ensures the coordination with RTCA Special Committee 135 in an efficient way. Marc always showed an upright, consistent and positive behaviour, ensuring the right mind-set in WG14 and keeping the people engaged and motivated to provide the best standard for the industry.

Mr. Denis Bouvet for his leading role in the joint WG-62 and RTCA SC-159 activity on GALILEO. Having been a member of WG-62 since 2013, Denis also attended SC-159 meetings well before the two groups became joint ensuring, that SC-159 was already aware of the key requirements of ED-259. This ensured a seamless migration of the development of ED-259A into the newly formed joint group. His activity in the RTCA SC159 made him the logic recipient of the RTCA DO-229 document for the integration of SBAS L1 requirements into ED-259A, to cover SBAS L1 functions in future DFMC SBAS receiver. His large spectrum technical skills have permitted in depth debates with the best specialists of each domain to ensure the completeness and clarity of the ED-259A MOPS requirements.

Marc is a member of Airbus Helicopters.

He entered Eurocae activities in the early 90 th, first WG33 about HIRF. HIRF and LIE FAR rules were released in 2007 and a subgroup of WG-14 started working on ARP5583/ED107 “User Guide for aircraft HIRF certification” until release in 2010.

Marc moved to WG-14 and, around year 2000, took Chairmanship of the group. One of the key aspect of that activity was to ensure the collaboration with RTCA SC-135 which allowed me to value the experience acquired in the ARAC rule making group and to continue experiencing the pleasure of helping colleagues to reach the best consensus.

Since then Marc continued chairing WG-14 and ensuring the link with RTCA SC-135, DO-160/ED-14 being now at Revision G and preparing H. In the main time WG-14 produced ED-234, User guide to ED-14 and recently launched an activity to support environmental certification for ground segment of UAS.”

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Denis graduated as an engineer from the Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France) in 1996, and received his Ph.D. from the University of Nantes in 2000. He has worked for Safran Electronics & Defense for 10 years, then joined Thales in 2013 to prepare the use of dualfrequency multi-constellation (DFMC) receivers for airborne applications and support the associated standardization activities. He is the leader of the EUROCAE WG62 ad hoc group on the SBAS DFMC MOPS, and one of the main contributors to the document, with an initial version published in 2019 by EUROCAE (ED-259). Since 2020, EUROCAE WG62 and RTCA SC-159 WG-2 has formed a joint group working on the revision of ED-259, and Denis Bouvet is one of the editors in charge of maintaining the document, in coordination with EUROCAE and RTCA.

EUROCA E AWA R D S

Best Contribution

International

Dr. Ikhlas Selmi for her outstanding role in the development of ED-259A by Working Group 62 “GALILEO”. Her contribution allowed to mature a key part of the document which had an impact on the on-going evolution of the European Space Based Augmentation System (SBAS), EGNOS, and on the Dual Frequency Multi Constellation SBAS receiver prototyping activities conducted in Europe. Multiple publications and presentations at various level provided proof of her qualification and expertise.

Mr. John Fisher for his dedication and contribution to Working Group 118 “Crash Protected and LightWeight Flight Recorders”. He assumed Leadership of Sub-Groups were needed and provided invaluable contributions, both in quantity and quality, to the Work Programme of the group. John is a recognised technical expert able to resolve issues the group considered unsolvable. His role is considered to be a relevant factor to the successful development of the WG-118 deliverables.

Dr. Ikhlas SELMI is currently part of the SIGnal processing and NAVigation (SIGNAV) research axe of Telecom team at ENAC (Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile), in Toulouse (France). She received a Master of Science in Telecommunication and Signal Processing from ESIEE (Ecole Supérieure d’Ingénieurs en Electronique et Electrotechnique) and a Master of Research in High Frequency Communication System from University Paris-Est, Marne la Vallée in 2010. She obtained her Ph.D. in “Electronics and communications” in 2013 from Telecom SudParis. Her Ph.D thesis dealt with optimizing indoor positioning system based on GNSS transmitters.

She is currently working on the design and mitigation (through Signal Quality Monitoring algorithms) of GNSS Signal distortions (called Evil Waveform) generated by payload failure at the satellite.

John Fisher has worked in the Aviation Industry since 1985. He worked aircraft maintenance issues and acted as an accident investigator in the US Air Force from 1985 until 2005.

She participated to the elaboration of a new set of requirements in the MOPS (ED-259A) on the dual frequency SBAS receiver front-end and signal processing constraints through several EUROCAE/ RTCA presentations and ICAO Navigation Service Panel given in the course of 2019 and 2020.

In 2005 he managed the Surveillance certification program for the US Air Force and assisted in revising EUROCAE ED-73E - MOPS for Secondary Surveillance Radar Mode S Transponders. From 2010 John helped manage US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Surveillance Policy until 2016 when he began to manage Investigative Technology Policy (Flight Data Recorders, Cockpit Voice Recorders, Emergency Locator Beacons, Underwater Locator Devices, (8.8 and 37.5 kHz) Global Aeronautical Distress & Safety System, and the Time Recovery of Flight Data).

John assisted in revising ED-62B - MOPS for Aircraft Emergency Locator Transmitters 406 MHz, and is currently a member of WG-118, working to update ED-112 - MOPS for Crash Protected Airborne Recorder Systems.

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TE C H N I C A L W O R K P R O G R AMME

Technical Work Programme (TWP) The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) develops the EUROCAE Technical Work Programme (TWP) approved by the Council, every year.

The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the ongoing technical standardisation activities currently undertaken by EUROCAE, together with a strategic outlook on the anticipated technical standardisation activities to be potentially undertaken by EUROCAE, in order to illustrate the extent of current and future EUROCAE work.

In early 2020, worldwide aviation was suddenly brought to a halt by the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in global outbreaks and fatalities. To stop the further spread of the disease, travel restrictions, sanitary measures as well as a more or less complete shut-down of the global commercial air transport were imposed.

In the fall of 2020, as the TWP 2021 was being prepared, EUROCAE continued to observe the impact of the pandemic on the aviation sector with great preoccupation, it is visible in all areas of the business, resulting in an important threat to the aviation industry at large.

As a result, the industry’s perception may change and lead to a shift in standardisation requirements.

The present version of the TWP attempts to anticipate this shift in activities in line with inputs received from the various stakeholders.

EUROCAE’s activities have been structured in a number of technical domains:

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Avionics (Non-CNS) Communication Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Air Traffic Management (ATM) Airports Services including System Wide Information Management (SWIM), Datalink applications, Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) and MET services Aeronautical Information Security Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), General Aviation and Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL)

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Aircraft Electrical Systems Artificial Intelligence Miscellaneous including Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), Space / Space-based ATM systems, Counter-UAS, and COVID-related items such as thermal detection of potential COVID-19 carrying passengers and aircraft cleaning.

The TWP is also looking towards the future, in a reserved section dealing with new topics that will influence EUROCAE’s standardisation activities indirectly or in the longer-term. The broad range of topics reflects the fact that EUROCAE is developing standards in a dynamic, emerging and sometimes disruptive technological environment.

The following subjects are currently being discussed by the TAC:

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Autonomy & Single Pilot Operations Air to Air Connectivity Air-Ground Integration supported by System to System Connectivity Quantum Computing Higher Airspace Operations Ground Handling Services (GHS) Performance-Based Approach to Separation Management Green Airport

The TWP 2021 was approved by the EUROCAE Council at its 311th meeting, in November 2020.

A public version of the 2021 TWP is available free of charge for download on our e-Shop at https://eshop. eurocae.net/eurocae-documents-and-reports/twp2021-public-version/

For further information, please contact Anna von Groote at anna.vongroote@eurocae.net.

TECH N ICA L PROGRA MME M A N A GER

Spotlight on the Technical Programme Manager Team The Technical Programme Managers (TPMs) are central to the standards development process and to driving the further development of EUROCAE’s Technical Work Programme.

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coordinate between the WG and other organisations as needed (e.g. ICAO, EASA, SESAR, …)

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review and support presentations of WG activities for external events

The team is composed of

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Under specific circumstances, the TPMs may also provide additional support as needed, e.g. to keep WG activities running in the absence of the WG Chair/ Secretary.

Alexander Engel* Anna Guégan Sergiu Marzac Sebastian Reschenhofer

and led by Anna von Groote as Director Technical Programme.

One more TPM is expected to join in Q2/2021.

The main duties of the TPMs focus on managing and executing the EUROCAE Technical Work Programme.

Each TPM is managing a number of WGs in line with EUROCAE’s established procedures and providing proactive services to WGs to ensure the high quality of deliverables and their timely publication, in close cooperation with the leadership of the WGs. Even though we might not be full experts in all matters, the TPM team maintains technical awareness and is an integral part of the WG leadership team.

Practically, this means that the TPMs

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support the WG leadership in implementing the EUROCAE ED Development process and procedures, e.g. manage the work programme, drafting EDs, forging consensus, Open Consultation and Formal Approval, publication, etc.

Support the WG leadership in the use of the workspace and other tools

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coordinate with the WG leadership in questions related to EUROCAE

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coordinate joint activities with the RTCA/SAE counterparts

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The TPMs regularly report to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Council on WG progress and items that need discussion and advice or decisions from these bodies and ensure appropriate record keeping, in compliance with reporting requirements to facilitate the accurate tracking of work progress.

When a deliverable is ready to be submitted to the Open Consultation and Formal Approval prior to publication, the TPM is also responsible for editing the EUROCAE Documents (EDs) and other deliverables for publication.

Furthermore, TPMs establish and maintain relations with relevant organisations in the industry, service providers, institutions and sector associations in Europe and beyond, maintain awareness on technological, economic and political developments affecting the aviation standardisation sector.

The TPMs often attend relevant events to represent and promote EUROCAE activities, and provide major contr­ ibutions to the organisation of the annual EUROCAE Symposium and even organise other events, e.g. workshops, as necessary.

Finally, the TPMs implement and continuously improve the ED Development Process and related procedures, documentation and tools.

The TPM team meets regularly to review progress of WGs and discuss specific issues arising, either in individual WGs or which require cross-WG coordination.

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TE C H N I C A L P RO G R AMME MANAG ER

«Each TPM manages a set of WGs depending on technical domains.»

Anna van Groote Director Technical Programme

Anna von Groote

Alexander Engel

Management of TPM team, general coordination, EASCG, TAC, specific WGs, coordination with partner organisations

Surveillance, ATM, SWIM services

Anna joined the EUROCAE Team in 2011.

Before joining EUROCAE, she worked at the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) since 2006, where she was responsible amongst others for the aerospace and air traffic management sector.

Anna holds a Master’s degree in European Studies from the Centre for European Integration Studies / University of Bonn (Germany) and a Master of Laws LLM in Technology and Intellectual Property Law from the University of Liverpool (UK).

In her free time, Anna enjoys yoga, pilates and gardening and likes to travel the world.

Alexander supports EUROCAE since November 2012 in the Technical Program Management. He is on a 50% secondment from EUROCONTROL. After almost 17 years in the German Air Force, ­including 12 years as military Air Traffic Control Officer at Lechfeld aerodrome and the Maastricht UAC, he joined EUROCONTROL in 1996 as Team leader of the RADNET/RMCDE Implementation Team supporting ­users of surveillance data networks.

In 2005, he joined the Surveillance Unit at EUROCONTROL Headquarters in Brussels, working in the domain of surveillance data distribution and managing the development of the surveillance data format ASTERIX. After moving to the Standardisation Unit in 2011 he is next to the ASTERIX work - supporting the development of EUROCONTROL Guidelines and Specifications.

Alexander holds a diploma in Electrical Engineering of the University of the German Armed Forces.

In his free time, Alexander is exploring the world, the real world, by traveling and the world of imagination by reading Science Fiction.

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Sebastian Reschenhofer VTOL, Avionics, software, COVID-response, Environment Sebastian joined the EUROCAE Secretariat in September 2019. First as an intern until he was hired as TPM in September 2020. He holds a Master´s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, as well as a private pilot license (PPL).

In his free time Sebastian likes to travel, go flying, do all kind of sports and he participates to in running, cycling and triathlon events. Together with his father and brother, he creates organic products, such as vinegar, cider and spirits.

Anna Guégan

Sergiu Marzac

Cyber security, including ECSCG, AI, satellite-related activities, spectrum-related activities

UAS, including EUSCG, C-UAS, Airports, Environmental qualification, EMC/HIRF, …

Anna Guégan joined the EUROCAE Secretariat in 2018.

Sergiu joined the EUROCAE Team in 2017.

Before EUROCAE, she gained experience in international relations and ICT policy, working both for the private and public sectors. She was consultant on satellite regulation and ICT market access in London, advising the leaders of the industry. She also worked for the French embassy in Beijing and Tsinghua University, and at a Brussels-based think tank.

Anna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Studies from the INALCO/Langues’O in Paris, and a Master’s degree in political sciences from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and an (ISC)² member.

In her free time, Anna likes painting, going to exhibitions and sailing.

He has more than 15 years aviation experience both in Government and private sectors.

Immediately prior to joining EUROCAE he worked for the Civil Aviation Authority of the Republic of Moldova, where he dealt with high-level policy initiatives and regulatory affairs aiming at enforcing safe operations, high aviation security standards, fair competition and consumer protection. Before that he worked at Chisinau International Airport being responsible for the relations with state authorities and regulatory compliance.

Sergiu has a legal background. He holds a Master’s degree in International Law from the Moldovan State University, a Diploma in Civil Aviation Management from the Singapore Aviation Academy and an MBA in Aviation from the Danube University Krems.

In his spare time, he likes to take short escapades with his family visiting new places, but also to play football, including virtually.

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W ORK I N G GROUP HI G HLI G HTS

WG-112 Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) WG-112 was created in 2019 and tasked to support EASA’s SC-VTOL with industry standards. Due to the urgent need for­ indu­ stry assistance in support of VTOL applications, the EUROCAE council appro­ ved a pilot project, the so-called “lean” process. The aim was to accelerate the development of much needed standards.

At this time WG-112 was facing delays attributable to the ongoing pandemic. Nevertheless, one standard was published: }} ED-278 – Concept of Operations (ConOps) for VTOL Aircraft - Volume 1: General Considerations Two Open Consultations were completed and are currently in the comment resolution phase: }} ED-289 – Guidance on determination of accessible Energy in Battery Systems for eVTOL Applications, }} ED-290 – Guidance on High Voltage Definition and Consideration for Personal Safety) and several drafts are in internal WG review.

Finally, WG-112 would like to say farewell to Alain Vallée and Christian Cantaloube, who since the beginning of 2021 have begun their well-deserved retirements. Both held leading positions in WG-112 and with their long-standing experience, they always supported WG-112’s activities. The whole team wishes to thank you for your leadership and commitment! We also wish you both the very best for this new chapter in your lives.

For further questions or information on how to participate, please contact Sebastian Reschenhofer at sebastian. reschenhofer@eurocae.net.

WG-112 met virtually on 2 and 3 March 2021 for plenary #8. Tasks and dates were reviewed and a schedule for the delivery of approximately 10 documents was agreed.

WG-112 Plenary

The VTOL world is a very fast paced industry, which forces the WG to constantly fine-tune the work programme and expand on the deliverables. Recently, two additional Sub-Groups (SGs) were created – SG-6 for Avionics and SG-7 ConOps to continue to work on further volumes of ED-278.

In total, more than 400 experts from all over the globe are working on over 20 drafts in 7 different SGs to support either EASA’s Means of Compliance (MoC) phase 1 or phase 2.

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Steering Committee EUROCAE / EASA / WG leadership / SG leadership

SG-1 SG-2 SG-3 SG-4 SG-5 SG-6 SG-7

Electrical

Thrust / Lift

Safety

Flight

Ground

Avionics

ConOps

A FA REWELL FROM A LA I N VA L L ÉE

A farewell from Alain Vallée After a career in the Air Force as a fighter pilot, flight test pilot and finally programme officer, followed by a job in industry as R&D expert working on the international forum (EDA, EC, NATO etc.) I finally retired in 2018. Having been involved in many standardisation projects, in­ cluding a position of co-chairman of Working Group 105 with my friend Michael Allouche, and still eager to continue serving the UAS industry, I joined the EUROCAE staff in January 2019 as a part-time Technical Secretary Expert – TSE for short - on UAS. My role was to support the EUROCAE Technical Programme Managers (TPM) on all activities concerning drones, meaning WG-105 on UAS, WG-112 on Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) and WG-115 on Counter UAS. For WG-112, the pilot project on the “lean” process initiative that looks at a faster development of standards whilst maintaining ED products’ quality levels, I even acted as WG secretary. In late 2020, I became a TPM for WG-120, one of the shortterm WGs related to COVID-19.

Activities included assistance to the TPM in the management of the WG, providing advice on the system(s) under study or the standard(s) under development. I was also required to participate in many events (ICAO, EC, EASA, EDA, SESAR JU, EUROCONTROL, EUSCG and many more) with formal presentation of EUROCAE’s activities or technical expertise on specific questions, e.g. U-space or C-UAS concept,

UAS operations and regulation, Detect And Avoid (DAA), Standard And Recommended Practices (SARPS)…

Needless to say, from a 30% parttime job, I quickly moved to 50% and more often than not, to a fulltime job. It has been especially true in 2020, when the COVID-19 situation has led to a different approach to working at EUROCAE with virtual work at almost any time of the day or week, and with the expansion of activity in recent years, I am sure it would be easy to become ever more involved. But, even with such a diverse and interesting job, always supported by an excellent administrative team, I found it to be too demanding and not fully aligned with my own plans for, dare I say it, a welldeserved retirement.

It is also time to leave opport­ uni­ ties to the younger generation as I move on to other forms of activities with my family and local organisations. Therefore, I decided to leave my position at the end of 2020 in full agreement with the EUROCAE Secretary General.

I wish the very best to my replacement, who should be a TPM, and to all the staff.

Looking at Linkedin posts and reading the EUROCAE NEWSblog, is not exactly the same…

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W ORK I N G GROUP HI G HLI G HTS

WG-121 Aircraft Cleaning

Back in August, at the kick-off meeting, the freshly elected leadership team, Manfred Mohr (IATA) and Chloe Morosetti (United Airlines), set out to work towards the clear goal given by the Council and the Programme Management Committee (PMC): the development of the guidance within 100 days and a publication before the end of 2020. To support this ambitious goal, both, EUROCAE and RTCA, agreed a reduced Open Consultation (OC) period of 28 days.

Two Plenary meetings later, the WG approved draft ED-287 (Guidance Document on Aircraft Cleaning and Disinfection) for Open Consultation. 28 days later, on 24 November, the Open Consultation ended with a total of 588 comments. After several working sessions and tremendous efforts made by the whole WG, all comments were resolved in a timely manner so that the finalised ED-287 was approved by the EUROCAE Council on 23 December 2020 and published on 24 December, 124 days after the creation of the WG. The target audience of ED-287 are aircraft operators and any third-party contractors that provide cleaning, sanitation and disinfection trained personnel, equipment, products or services for aircraft interiors.

The guidance summarises the aviation industry’s current best practices, known technologies, and options for equipment for eliminating pathogenic germs (e.g. viruses, bacteria, etc.) in the air and on

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Working Group (WG) 121 was created in August 2020 to work together with RTCA SC(Special Committee)-241 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic which has decimated the global aviation industry.

The aim was to provide an internationally agreed set of principles and guidance for the effective cleaning and safe disinfection of commercial aircraft. The agreement represents the airline industry’s known technologies and best practices and it covers aircraft interiors such as the passenger cabin, galleys, lavatories, crew rest areas, cargo compartments and the flight deck. The guidance can be applied to other wide-spread diseases as well as to the COVID-19 pandemic. contact surfaces. Additionally, valuable information for the development of appropriate procedures and applicable training for cleaning and maintenance personnel as well as pilot and flight attendant crewmembers is provided.

EUROCAE expresses its sincere appreciations for all the efforts made by the leadership team, WG members and the excellent coordination with our worldwide experts and partner, RTCA. Without the good collaboration and encouragement of all parties involved, it would have been impossible to complete this important task!

The WG/SC will gather again in early summer 2021 to review the situation and any potential need for further standards in the fight against COVID-19 or future diseases and pandemics.

For more information and to participate in WG-121, please contact Sebastian Reschenhofer at sebastian. reschenhofer@eurocae.net.

WORKIN G GROUP H IGHL I GHT S

WG-95 Reactivation In-Flight Ice Detection Systems The reactivation of WG-95 successfully kicked off on 21 January, 2021. Around 40 experts, consisting of former WG-95 members, as well as newcomers, joined the virtual meeting and will support the revision of ED-103 with their expertise.

Congratulations to François Larue and Vince LoPresto, who have once again volunteered and been elected to lead the WG-95 activities.

WG-95 was initially created in 2012 and tasked by the EUROCAE Council to update the In-Flight Ice Detection System (FIDS) Minimum Operational Specification (MOPS) ED-103. Now, almost 10 years later, it is again time to bring the MOPS to the state-ofthe-art requirements of in-flight ice detection.

The main reason for reactivation was due to concern expressed by several experts, including former and current Chair, François Larue, who had detected errors and raised a “need to clarify” signal for some of the ED sections. During this evaluation, a potential safety concern regarding some discrimination time values, was raised as well. As a consequence, the following items will be updated:

1. EDITORIALS and CLARIFICATIONS These do not affect the MOPS requirements nor the equipment Response Time but could affect anyone who wishes to use the calculation method to calculate their own interpolated or extrapolated requirements if the specific condition was not listed in the document.

2. TECHNICAL An error on the value of the Thermal Diffusivity makes the calculation of the equipment Response Time more conservative (more safe) than necessary for certain environmental conditions.

An error in the Discrimination Time formula makes the calculation of the equipment Discrimination Time longer than required (less safe) for certain environmental conditions.

3. POTENTIAL SAFETY CONCERN A potential safety concern had been raised as some discrimination times values given in the document either for Aircraft or Rotorcraft are too long and do not correspond to the requirements of the equation stated. However, as these documents are considered guidance material rather than certification re­quire­ ments, and the current revision of these documents requires confirmation of the acceptable discrimination time with the aircraft manufacturer prior to certification, this is not considered to be a safety issue.

WG-95 held several working sessions and the document is almost ready to be released for Open Consultation.

For more information and to participate in WG-95 please contact Sebastian Reschenhofer at sebastian. reschenhofer@eurocae.net.

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E U ROC A E T RA I NI NG S

Trainings Overview & training dates

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EUROCAE continues to offer high quality trainings based on the standards it publishes.

The objectives of the courses are to familiarise the audience with several issue standards in response to industry demand for a consistent practice and to have a harmonised approach in demonstrating compliance to the new aviation rules.

EUROCAE is constantly monitoring the latest developments in the aeronautical industry and adapting the courses based on the feedback received from the attendees. We treat the feedback very seriously and every feedback sheet is evaluated by the team. Besides some general improvements of, for example, the registration process (e.g. Typeform structure and content), the following developments were implemented: In early 2020 EUROCAE was forced to cancel all classroom sessions for 2020 and an online programme was developed quickly, which enabled us to change all training activities to virtual formats. The duration was changed into 5 half-day sessions, instead of the usual two full training days and to give the participants the highest possible flexibility, the trainings are held either in the morning (09:00-12:30 CET) or in the afternoon (15:00 18:30 CET).

Since spring last year, the existing Aviation Cyber Security Training was continuously adapted and improved, it is now completely revised and divided into the three following trainings.

The course Cyber Security Manage­ ment for Aviation Organisations is based on the former Aviation Cyber Security Training and gives a perfect over­view of Cyber Security standards and regulations, and to understand how to use these documents. Recommended audi­ ence is everybody who is new to the topic of Cyber Security in Aviation or needs a refresher of the cyber security basics.

For the more experienced and focused community, EUROCAE developed two Cyber Security Trainings, together called Aircraft

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Cyber Security Development and Continuing Airworthiness. The focus is on how to show compliance against the new Certification Specifications (CS), which are applicable since 1 January 2021.

By the support of the EUROCAE Documents (ED) ED-202A and ED203A, which serve as guidance for demonstrating compliance to the new regulations, the requirements for the development of aircraft, aircraft systems and parts from initial design to type certification are covered. The session on Friday is dedicated to the continuing airworthiness of aircraft from a cyber security perspective.

The courses are offered in a 4+1-day format, which allows participation in both trainings within a week. Additionally, both courses can also be attended individually, if required.

However, it is recommended to

attend the whole week to get the best training experience.

Unmanned Aircraft System The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Airworthiness and Safety Training was established in early 2020. Due to the fast-paced world of UAS, this training is being constantly updated and always addressing the latest developments. The main content of the training is to become familiar with the UAS regulatory framework including, the concept of Open, Specific and Certified categories for UAS. Additionally, the preparation of inputs to Operational Risk Assessments (SORA methodology) are being explained by group exercises and support the granting of flight authorisations.

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Cyber Security

EUROCA E TR A I N I N GS

Aircraft Cyber Security Development COURSE CONTENT: }} Introduction of ED-202A and ED-203A }} Guidance of certification plans }} Guidance of establishing security aspects for development and verification }} Overview of compliance objectives and providing means of compliance }} Introduction to Security Assurance Levels and establishing secure architectures }} Comparison of performing security risk assessments

NEXT DATES: 21 - 24 June, 15:00-18:30 CEST (online training) The online training will be held in 4 half days.

20 - 21 September, 09:00-17:00 CEST (classroom) 7 - 8 December, 09:00-17:00 CET (classroom) NOTE: In case classroom trainings will not be possible in 2021, times and dates will remain the same for the alternative online courses.

Aircraft Cyber Security Continuing Airworthiness COURSE CONTENT: }} Overview of ED-204A }} Understanding obligations of Continuing Airworthiness for Design Approval Holders and Operators }} Guidance on establishing an Airline Cyber Security Plan

The two trainings can be combined to one course of 5 half days

NEXT DATES: 25 June, 15:00-18:30 CEST (online training) 24 September, 09:00-12:30 CEST (online training) 10 December, 09:00-12:30 CEST (online training) The online training will be held in 1 half day!

Cyber Security Management For Aviation Organisations WHO SHOULD ATTEND?: }} Anyone working in aviation (airport, ANSP, airline, manufacturing industry (developing, producing or maintaining aircraft)) }} Regulatory and industrial audiences, who needs to deal with cybersecurity as part of their day-to-day activities (mid to high level managerial people) BENEFITS OF ATTENDING INCLUDE: }} Participants will gain access to the tools and understanding to use available standards to manage cyber risks in an aviation context

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in a standards-led way (which in itself brings many additional benefits) Learn best practice on auditing and certification Instructors are leading experts on aviation cybersecurity and regulations Extensive course handouts including ED-201, ED-202A, ED-203A, ED-204A and ED-205 Ideal distance learning programme to low training at home or in the office Certificate of completion of the course

NEXT DATES: 17 - 21 May 15:00-18:30 CEST

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airworthiness and Safety WHO SHOULD ATTEND?: }} Anyone involved in UAS design, manufacturing and operations who is involved in the process of flight authorisation granting by Civil Aviation Authorities. This includes managerial, technical and operational people (UAS ­Industry, Operators but also Authorities).

}} Related EUROCAE ED-ER documents will be brought to life with classroom presentations and exercises }} Sharing experiences with colleagues from other UAS stakeholders and countries }} Top Level world expert instructor }} Certificate on completion of the course

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING INCLUDE: }} Participants will get a clear understanding of the UAS Airworthiness and Safety Issuesand get better prepared to the corresponding issues related to the UAS flight approval process

NEXT DATES: 7 - 11 June 2021, 09:00-12:30 CEST

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E U ROC A E E VE NTS

EUROCAE Symposium 2021

Aviation Software Summit 2021 23-24 June, Fully Virtual EUROCAE and RTCA are organising an international event for aviation software experts to gather industry, government, and academia professionals to collaborate on current software standards applications and create a dialogue for future developments.

The event will address traditional and new entrant software needs and connects the audience to experts knowledgeable in the execution of software qualification processes.

Topics include: Practical Software Development for Today’s Aviation Ecosystem, Expanding Software Rules and Regulations for New Entrants (UAM, UAS, Autonomous Automobiles), Using Supplements to Supplement your Software Development Process, Challenges with UAM Machine Control Software Certification and more.

The Aviation Software Summit, occurring virtually 23 – 24 June 2021,

EUROCAE´s annual Symposium, with partici­ pation from top industry leaders and regulators from Europe and around the world, is an unique opportunity to engage and to discuss the most emergent topics within the aviation industry.

The aim of the upcoming exclusive event is to gather the vision, strategies and priorities from all relevant aviation stakeholders, bringing together key experts and representatives from European and international institutions, as well as from the different industry sectors. The discussions and conclusions will shape, tailor and guide EUROCAE´s strategy on how to support aviation developments and how we contribute to achieve the overall targets.

The 2021 EUROCAE Symposium will feature some of the most topical developments in aviation, such as Service focused future of ATM infrastructure, Automation and Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Environment and Sustainability. Other industry sectors will share their experience in adopting new technologies and we will address the role of standardisation for a sustainable recovery. A Visionary Talk with high level ICAO, EC, EASA and IATA executives will focus on aviation perspectives.

The EUROCAE Symposium will take place over three days 28 April – 30 April 2021. It is free to attend starting around noon in Europe, so that we can conveniently accommodate our members and other interested participants from different parts of the world.

For more information and registration please follow our website at https://eurocae.net/events/ Looking forward meeting you at our events!

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28-30 April, Fully Virtual

starting at 15:00 CEST/ 9am EDT) is free to attend and includes two-and-a-half hours of programming each day plus ondemand sessions.

For more details, please visit https://eurocae.net/events

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New publications EUROCAE Documents (ED) are developed by Working Groups bringing together renowned experts in their area, and following a well-established process. They are often developed jointly with our international partners and recognised worldwide for their high quality and as state of the art technical specifications.

These EDs can be system or equipment performance specifications, safety and performance requirements, interoperability requirements, technical specifications or guidance material. Some documents are dedicated to the airborne side, others to the ground side (mainly CNS and ATM), while others cover common air and ground requirements.

EDs are widely referenced as a means of compliance to regulatory documents by EASA, EUROCONTROL, the European Commission and ICAO.

Recent publications: }} ED-12C Corrigendum 1 Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification (published 02/21)

}} ED-73F

MOPS for Secondary Surveillance Radar Mode S Transponders (published 12/20)

}} ED-94C Corrigendum 1 Supporting Information for ED-12C and ED-109A (published 02/21)

}} ED-102B

MOPS for 1090 MHz Extended Squitter ADS-B and TIS-B (published 01/21)

}} ED-109A Corrigendum 1 Software Integrity Assurance Considerations for Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) Systems (published 02/21)

}} ED-215 Corrigendum 1 Software Tool Qualification Considerations (published 02/21)

}} ED-236A Change 1 Minimum Operational Performance Standards (MOPS) for Flight-deck Interval Management (FIM) (published 12/20)

}} ED-275 Vol. I Minimum Operational Performance Standard (MOPS) for ACAS Xu - Volume I (published 12/20)

}} ED-275 Vol. II Minimum Operational Performance Standard (MOPS) for ACAS Xu - Volume II - Algo­ rithm Design Description (ADD) (published 12/20)

}} ED-277 MASPS for Aircraft Emergency Locator Transmitter Remote Command via Return Link Service (published 02/21)

}} ED-279 Generic Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA) for UAS and RPAS (published 10/20)

}} ED-280 Guidelines for UAS safety analysis for the Specific category (low and medium levels of robustness) (published 12/20)

}} ED-287 Guidance Document on Aircraft Cleaning and Disinfection (published 12/20)

You can find all www.eurocae.net

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Membership News Full members: AD Aerospace Limited

United Kingdom

AeroTex GmbH

Austria

Air Traffic And Navigation Services

South Africa

ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD S.A.U

Spain

AviaGlobal Group LLC

United States

CETC Northwest Group

China

Flyinstinct

France

NG Aviation SE

Czech Republic

OpenATS GmbH

Austria

Planevision Systems

Germany

Robin Radar Systems

Netherlands

Seamatica Aerospace Limited

Canada

SenHive BVBA

Belgium

SkeyDrone

Belgium

Skyports

United Kingdom

Technische Universität Berlin

Germany

Unmanned Systems Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Vermessung3D Marten Krull Photogrammetriehandel

Germany

Wing Aviation

Finland

ZeroAvia

United Kingdom

ZTE CORPORATION

China

Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Switzerland

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Limited members:

Adv-Icing

France

Aviation Investigation Report

Saudi Arabia

Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung

Germany

Cavotec SA

Switzerland

Changi Airport Group

Singapore

GE Energy Power Conversion

Germany

MTU Aero Engines AG

Germany

Saint-Gobain

France

ST Engineering Aerospace Ltd

Singapore

Vector Informatik

Germany

ADV-ICING provides scientific and technical assis­ tance in the field of Aircraft Inflight Icing. Areas of Expertise: Ice and icing conditions detection systems, ice sensing technologies and electrical ice protection systems. ADV-ICING chairs the Working Group 95 (MOPS for Ice Detection Systems). Visit: www.adv-icing.com AeroTex GmbH is an aerospace engineering consult­ ancy business which is focussed on the issue of aircraft in-flight icing. We cover a majority of the issues which can be experienced including ice detection and protection, numerical analysis (unprotected ice shapes, heated systems, electromechanical systems), icing wind tunnel test campaigns and certification support. We also offer training courses covering a wide range of in-flight icing issues.

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. Its Center for Aviation is the competence center in the area of aviation in Switzerland. Within the two focus areas “Aircraft Technologies” and “Aviation Operations”, research and developments touches

many aspects of aeronautical CNS technologies that are relevant for the graduates as well as the aviation industry. The main focus with respect to the Eurocae activities is in the field of navigation and its future.

Seamatica Aerospace manufactures ground-based and airborne detect-and-avoid sensors: Zeus, air-toair radar; Chronos, passive and adaptive 3D Mode C/S transponder tracker; and Apollo, enhanced ADS-B transceiver. Seamatica operates from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, the most easterly land mass in the North America, known as “The Rock”.

Senhive provides expertise in sensing solutions for both UAV and fire detection. By combining technical know-how on edge processing and offgrid sustainability with a proven record in maintaining mission critical infrastructure (for over a decade), we safeguard both industrial as well as ecological assets.

Skyports is a leading enabler of advanced air mobility (AAM) and provides the critical link between the ground and the sky. The company designs, builds and operates take-off and landing infrastructure for

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electric air taxis. Skyports also provides drone delivery through its logistics arm, Delivery by Skyports, which is already proving the viability of the company's bestin-class unmanned systems technologies within the medical, e-commerce and logistics sectors.

Find out more at: www.skyports.net The AviaGlobal Group delivers consulting solutions that range from product and market development to business and operational analysis focused on the aerospace industry. The AviaGlobal Group principals, a multi-disciplinary team of seasoned industry professionals located in prime aerospace areas of USA and France, offer backgrounds in engineering, marketing, M&A and operations, as well as C-suite level experience.

SkeyDrone, a subsidiary of the Belgian Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) skeyes, is developing and offering a wide range of services and solutions to both authorities (such as UAS geo-zone managers) and drone operators, with the prime objective to enable safe and efficient drone operations in all types of airspace. SkeyDrone is also active in several European U-space R&D projects and contributes to paving the way for the implementation of U-space in Europe. More info on: https://skeydrone.aero ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD (ALTER) is a quality driven company providing engineering and test services for electronic systems and E.E.E. components, within the space and harsh environment markets, and testing processes, qualification, approval or certification of electrical, electronic and electromechanical equipment for high reliability sectors such as Space, Aeronautics (including UAS/ Drones), Defence, Security, Telecommunications, Railways, among others. ALTER is Notified Body (NB 2031) for the EMC (2014/30/EU), RED (2014/53/EU) and Construction Products (alarm systems. 2011/305/ EU) European Directives. In addition, the company is accredited laboratory and certification entity.

Specifically, for the UAS/Drones market, ALTER has wide experience in testing and certification processes for military and civil systems and has already applied for being Notified Body for th is Sector.

Wing, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has built a fleet of highly-autonomous, lightweight delivery drones that can transport small packages directly to homes in minutes. To further those efforts, Wing has also developed services for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), a map of the sky so drones can fly safely with each other and manned aircraft.

Wing has conducted tens of thousands of deliveries to customer’s homes across three continents. We believe drone delivery will improve the way our cities operate by reducing road congestion and creating new economic opportunities for local businesses.

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MTU Aero Engines is Germany's leading engine manufacturer and an established global player in the industry. It engages in the development, manufacture, marketing and support of commercial and military aircraft engines in all thrust and power categories and industrial gas turbines. The German manufacturer employs approximately 10,000 people overall and with its various affiliates and subsidiaries has a presence in all significant regions and markets worldwide. In the years ahead, MTU will focus its resources on its core business, seek stakes in emerging engine programs and expand its service offerings.

Unmanned Systems Bulgaria develops a fully digitalized advanced air mobility and airspace traffic management tool is a system that speeds up the process which relieves both the operators and the authorities. The purpose of the tool is to safely share flight data between authorities/air traffic controllers/ drone operators that need it and have authorisation to view it. In May 2019, Europe agreed on a set of rules and procedures for the operation of drones. These rules will be implemented by the Member States and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Unmanned Systems Bulgaria's ambition is for Bulgaria to fully participate in the development of such systems in Europe.

OpenATS stands for open-source Air Traffic Surveillance, and provides services centered around its open-source software in the field of air traffic surveillance data processing systems.

To extend the operational safety margin to and beyond the performance mandated by international (e.g. EUROCAE) or customer standards, analysis, configuration and compliance verification of Radar, MLAT, ADS-B and related system tracking solutions can be provided. Using the open-source project OpenATS COMPASS, surveillance data can be analyzed and verified for ACC, APP, TWR, DEP and GND airspace applications. This software is published free for anyone to use, and provided commercial services are limited to feature development, support and trainings."

ZeroAvia is a leader in zero-emission aviation, focused on hydrogen-electric aviation solutions to address a variety of markets, initially targeting 500 mile range in 10-20 seat aircraft used for commercial passenger transport, package delivery, agriculture, and more. Based in London and California, ZeroAvia has already secured experimental certificates for its two prototype aircraft, passed significant flight test milestones such as its successful world’s first hydrogenelectric flight in September 2020 and is on track for commercial operations milestone.

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