Commission Implementing Regulation lays down competent authority requirements for unmanned aircraft systems certificatio
Original title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1109 of 10 April 2024 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards competent authority requirements and administrative procedures for the certification, oversight and enforcement of the continuing airworthiness of certified unmanned aircraft systems, and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1109 sets out detailed requirements for competent authorities responsible for certification, oversight and enforcement of continuing airworthiness for certified unmanned aircraft systems. The regulation enters into force on 12 June 2024, with subsequent implementation phases on 1 May 2025 and 22 February 2026. This applies to aviation authorities across EU member states that must establish procedures and capabilities to certify and oversee unmanned aircraft systems in compliance with EASA's regulatory framework.
What changed
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1109 introduces new competent authority requirements for unmanned aircraft systems certification, including specific competencies, resources, and organizational structures that authorities must establish
- The regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203 (EASA Part-IS), which was already amended by this act
- Administrative procedures for certification, oversight and enforcement of continuing airworthiness for certified unmanned aircraft systems are now defined in detail
- The regulation establishes a phased implementation schedule with full application by 22 February 2026
- Rules clarify the relationship between competent authorities and the certification/oversight process for unmanned aircraft systems
Who is affected
EU member states' aviation authorities and competent authorities responsible for unmanned aircraft systems certification and oversight; manufacturers and operators of certified unmanned aircraft systems within the EU
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