EASA - Updated Easy Access Rules for ATM and ANS
On 09.02.2023, EASA published its new Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Air Navigation Services (ANS). This published document now contains all applicable rules for ATM/ANS. The SORA 2.5 workshop took place at the same time. You can find the blog post here. This blog post deals with the new changes that were not available in the old version.
Changes to content
The Updated Easy Access Rules contain the EU Commission Regulation 2017/373 and all subsequent amendments, including the renewal of the AMCs and GMs. The latest version also includes ED Decision 2022/023/R of December 2022, which explains the AMCs and GMs for standardized safety for the integration of UAS and other unmanned air traffic participants in the integration of U-Space into manned air traffic. It states that U-Space service providers such as b.r.m. IT & Aerospace as the Bremen UAS Control Center (USSP) are absolutely essential for safe integration. They should be the basic building block under an EU-wide standard by securing the entire airspace with the help of information exchange. Furthermore, each USSP should offer uniform certification and support processes for the UAS so that full integration into manned airspace can run smoothly. Further definitions of terms and tasks can be found in the current version. This is available for download on the EASA website in the desired format.
Future changes to the Easy Access Rules
Together with other European implementing regulations, such as Regulation 2021/665, the previous Easy Access Rules for ATM and ANS have been significantly expanded. Furthermore, these rules are regularly updated by EASA to ensure that they are always up to date. As these rules will change again and again due to upcoming regulations, EASA publishes the latest document as an official PDF document. In addition, EASA promises to have created a clearer and easier-to-read presentation. These are also explained with integrated links and bookmarks. EASA has also created a list of revisions on its website. This means that the latest changes to the rules can be identified immediately.
