Glossary
Safety & Regulations
Airworthiness Certificate
Definition
An official document certifying that an aircraft meets safety standards and is fit to fly
Related Terms
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
The EU agency responsible for civil aviation safety regulation
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The US government agency responsible for regulating civil aviation
Safety Management System (SMS)
A systematic approach to managing aviation safety including organizational structures and policies
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