Opinion: Understanding European Union Ramp Inspections

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EASA ramp inspections should not hinder crew duty times or departures.

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Europeans love rules. In fact, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has said that “rules and regulations are the core of the European Union [EU] civil aviation system.” So, naturally, they have a robust system to ensure that aviators are following their equally robust set of rules. That...
Kent Jackson

Kent Jackson is founder and managing partner of Jetlaw. He has contributed this legal column to BCA since 1998 and is also a type-rated airline…

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