Certification in aviation

Build right the first time with certification guidance

Get support from AeroNL
01

Identify what applies

EASA rules, Dutch standards, and international requirements overlap. We help you determine which ones govern your work and what timeline makes sense.

02

Plan your path forward

Certification is a sequence of steps. Members work with our network to map milestones, identify testing needs, and build realistic schedules before design locks in.

03

Gather proof as you go

Documentation and test data matter most to regulators. Members learn how to collect evidence throughout development so submissions move forward without rework.

Who needs certification

Certification affects aerospace, vital for makers and suppliers. Test firms verify performance, while flight groups gather proof. AeroNL connects these players.

01 Design organisations

02 Production companies

03 Support organisations

04 Design firms

Certification at a glance

Align your design with applicable requirements. Plan verification & validation (analysis, ground/flight tests).

Align your design with applicable requirements. Plan verification & validation (analysis, ground/flight tests).

ARP4761 – Safety Assessment Guidelines

EASA Acceptable Means of Compliance

Many companies have done it before — check out our Ecosystem Mapping Tool and search for “Certification” to find certification expertise.

Ecosystem Mapping Tool

Many companies have done it before — check out our Ecosystem Mapping Tool and search for “Certification” to find certification expertise.

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Funding types

Certification-related items in Europe

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CONCERTO (Clean Aviation)

EU project developing novel certification methods and digital frameworks for next-gen aircraft.
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Certification

ILenT (Civil Aviation Authority NL)

Dutch authority page for aviation oversight, approvals and guidance.
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Certification

EASA Hydrogen Certification Roadmap (Dec 17, 2024)

Roadmap outlining the approach to certify hydrogen-powered aircraft and systems.
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Certification

EASA Certification Conference 2023

Three days of exchanges between EASA and industry on certification, sustainability, SMS implementation, and Part 21 developments.
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Maiden Flight HYDRA II project NLR (knowledge)

Research insights on hydrogen technologies relevant to certification aspects.
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Working Group WG-80 EUROCAE

Standards working group to develop guidelines and collect best practices to support qualification and certification of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems.
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Certification