Airworthiness, Second Edition: An Introduction to Aircraft Certification

Airworthiness: An Introduction to Aircraft Certification, Second Edition, offers a practical guide to the regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The discussions include the concepts of flight safety and airworthiness; the ICAO and civil aviation authorities; airworthiness requirements; type certifications and the type-certification process; production of products, parts, and appliances; certifications of airworthiness; and rules for “spaceworthiness.”
The book will be a valuable resource for certification engineers engaged in professional training and practical work in regulatory agencies and aircraft engineering companies.

• The only airworthiness guide available―a unique single reference covering the requirements of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation), FAA (the US Federal Aviation Administration) and EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)
• Demystifies the relevant European and US regulations and helps anyone involved in the manufacture, flying and maintenance of aircraft to understand this complex yet essential topic
• Now with companion website featuring links to pertinent sources for ease of reference and updates to the book as required, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information at your finger tips

Mr Filippo De Florio, an aeronautical engineer, was Director of the Italian RAI-ENAC Type Certification Division between 1992-2000. In the same years, he was a member of the JAA Certification Committee. As a member of the JAR22 and JAR-VLA Study Groups since the 1970s, he has contributed to the creation and development of such standards.

He performed flight and test activity as a sailplane and aeroplane pilot for over 25 years. He is member of the OSTIV Sailplane Development Panel and Honorary Member of UVS International.

In June 2008, he was awarded the 1st UAS Pioneer Award instituted 'to honour and thank individuals for their exceptional and dedicated services to the international UAS community'.

He's currently working on the Third Edition of "Airworthiness" (expected publication: February 2016).