Rolls Royce is considering moving its design approval process for large jet engines from Germany to Britain to avoid disruption from Brexit. The issue of aircraft safety and design approvals has not yet been settled in Brexit negotiations. Germany wants to stay in the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to ensure UK-based airlines and aviation manufacturers can continue to benefit from the safety rules and certification of products across the EU, which keeps down the cost of development and production in the industry. The EASA also has a bilateral deal with the US, whereby they agree to each other’s certification.
Rolls Royce is considering moving its design approval process for large jet engines from Britain to Germany to avoid disruption from Brexit. The issue of aircraft safety and design approvals has not yet been settled in Brexit negotiations. Britain wants to stay in the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to ensure UK-based airlines and aviation manufacturers can continue to benefit from the safety rules and certification of products across the EU, which keeps down the cost of development and production in the industry. The EASA also has a bilateral deal with the US, whereby they agree to each other’s certification.