IATS Group is an EASA Part 145 certified company concerning C20 structural components, for components other than complete engines or APUs.
But what is EASA and how are certifications issued?
EASA is the European Aviation Safety Agency, an independent legal entity accountable to member states and European institutions.
The European Union established EASA with Regulation (EC) No. 1592/2002, later replaced by No. 216/2008.
EASA has performed several functions in the field of civil aviation since 2003:
- Regulations: draws up aviation safety rules and provides technical advice to the European Commission and member states;
- Security: supports the European Commission in identifying security standards;
- Cooperatives: works with public and private actors to harmonise standards and promote best safety practices;
- Certificate: responsible for the certification of aeronautical products and inspections on the application of regulations in the Member States.
Concerning the last function, EASA issues the Part 145 certification, the one concerning companies performing the maintenance of civil aviation products.
Aircraft and aeronautical products covered by it:
- Large and medium aircraft jet;
- Turboprop aircraft;
- Lightweight aircraft;
- Rotary-winged aircraft (helicopters and gyrocopters);
- Lightweight sport aircraft (balloons, airships, gliders, civil drones);
- Engines, propellers, flight simulators;
- Some military aircraft (eg A400M aircraft).