European Union Aviation Safety Agency

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)