Airbus has received the EASA certification of ROPS on the A320ceo: stakes and opportunities.

After having been approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on the A380 in October 2009 and currently in service the A380 fleet, Airbus henceforth has achieved initial EASA certification of its innovative Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) technology on A320ceo Family aircraft.

For those who unfamiliar, Connectikpeople may recall that, this on-board cockpit technology, aims to increase pilots’ situational awareness during landing, reduces exposure to runway excursion risk, and
provides active protection.

According to Airbus, this EASA certification of ROPS on the A320ceo is the next step in making ROPS available for line-fit and retrofit to other Airbus models including: the A320ceo with Sharklets, the A330 Family, and the A320neo.

 “This initial EASA certification for ROPS on the A320 Family is an important new step to offering the enhanced safety benefits across all our aircraft and for the industry.” said Yannick Malinge, Airbus’ Senior Vice President and Chief Product Safety Officer.

Connectikpeople has also discovered that, Airbus is working to make ROPS commercially available for aircraft from other manufacturers.