U.S./Europe International Aviation Safety Conference June 6-8, 2006 “Global Aviation Safety Processes: Refining, Reinforcing, and Streamlining” Aircraft Certification

Summaries, Conclusions, and Action Items 2 Major Discussion Points Unmanned aircraft/UAV systems –EASA discussed its Advanced NPA consultation; including its rationale for not addressing “sense and avoid” as part of a possible future certification standard and the response from a wide-range of organizations –FAA addressed the challenge of incorporating these systems safely into the National Airspace System in the United States Alternative Methods for Approval: Case Study on Child Restraints –AMSAFE outlined its experience with certifying a child restraint device without an applicable TSO –Certification was based on 14CFR –Example of how industry and government can partner to “think outside the box”

Summaries, Conclusions, and Action Items 3 Reaction from the Floor UAS Will there be a joint military/civil certification for UAS? Differences in weight limitations in U.S and Europe –EASA and NAAs will share responsibility based on weight of the UAS Timeframe issue Child Restraints Benefits of this system are evident—needs regulators’ speedy unencumbered approval. Discussed general rulemaking challenges around child restraints. Future models of industry operations will require “nimble” regulatory approaches.

Summaries, Conclusions, and Action Items 4 Outcomes/Additional Ideas Both EASA and FAA view UAVs as SYSTEMS and agree that a comprehensive roadmap to the future is needed. Authorities need to be open to creative solutions to the certification of new technology/innovations that make sense for safety. Next year consider highlighting: –Industry’s vision for 2016 and what is expected of the authorities –EASA’s concepts for future general aviation certification –Continue the sharing of best practices/creative approaches