European Union Aviation Safety Agency Proposes Amendment to Aviation Safety Regulations

European Union Aviation Safety Agency announces a Notice of Proposed Amendment 2022-11, aiming to update safety standards under Article 6 of MB Decision No 1‑2, addressing emerging risks in commercial aviation.

The amendment proposes revised inspection intervals for aircraft components, introduces mandatory data‑sharing protocols between airlines and regulators, and sets new thresholds for fatigue testing of airframes to enhance long‑term durability.

Stakeholders including major airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and pilot unions have been invited to submit comments within a 60‑day window, with the agency promising a public hearing in Brussels to discuss potential impacts on flight schedules.

Regulators expect the amendment to align EU rules with recent ICAO recommendations, aiming to reduce incident rates by 15 percent over the next five years and to strengthen the EU’s position in global aviation safety leadership.