European Aviation Safety Agency.

The Agency

Facts and figures

3 international permanent representations

Budget in 2015: 150 M€

Mission

Ensure the highest common level of safety protection for EU citizens

Ensure the highest common level of environmental protection

Single regulatory and certification process among Member States

Facilitate the internal aviation single market & create a level playing field

Work with other international aviation organisations & regulators

Tasks

Draft implementing rules in all fields pertinent to the EASA mission

Certify & approve products and organisations, in fields where EASA has exclusive competence (e.g. airworthiness)

Provide oversight and support to Member States in fields where EASA has shared competence (e.g. Air Operations , Air Traffic Management)

Promote the use of European and worldwide standards

Cooperate with international actors in order to achieve the highest safety level for EU citizens globally (e.g. EU safety list, Third Country Operators authorisations)