THE TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION PROCESS: FROM THE APPLICATION TO THE ENTRY INTO SERVICE

Before a large transport airplane enters into service, it must undergo a severe certification process where the airworthiness of its design is assessed.

The seminar provides an overview of this challenging route shared between manufacturers and regulators. The steps of the certification process are revised in their consequential order. For each one of them, the main aspects, complemented by examples, are highlighted.

All the steps are reviewed: starting from the first familiarization meetings, followed by the definition of applicable airworthiness standards, to conclude with the description of the demanding exercises needed to demonstrate compliance.

Speakers:

Dr. Michele Amrbosio is currently aircraft program certification manager at European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). He graduated in Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano (IT) and ISAE-SUPAERO (FR), and he holds an advanced master degree in unmanned aerial systems from ENAC (FR). He has a 12+ years of experience in the private sector and EU institutions.

Eng. Luca Capoferri is Section Manager for Safety Planning and Better Regulation at the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). He holds a MSc in Aeronautical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, and attended the ATHENS Programme at the Technical University of Munich. With 6+ years of experience at EASA, he has previously worked as SESAR Coordination Officer and ATM/ANS Expert.

25.09.2025