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EASA and Norway's CAA Sign Zero-Emission Aviation Cooperation Agreement

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Norway's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Norway) signed a cooperation agreement at the Zero Emission Regional Aviation Conference 2025 (ZERAC25), driving innovation, research and learning through Norway's International Test Arena. The Test Arena, set up by CAA Norway and infrastructure and airspace provider Avinor, connects industry, research and regulators. The partners will work on real-world demonstration of cutting-edge solutions such as electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft, coordinating joint activities on technology testing, knowledge development, regulatory gaps and professional training, aiming to fast-track the transition to zero…

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Impact and considerations

Direct collaboration between a regulator and an innovation ecosystem may accelerate exploration of certification pathways for electric and hydrogen aircraft, giving aviation operators and investors an early signal on the regulatory direction for zero-emission technology.

Key points

  • EASA and CAA Norway signed a cooperation agreement at ZERAC25 to drive innovation, research and learning.
  • The collaboration runs through Norway's International Test Arena, set up by CAA Norway and infrastructure and airspace provider Avinor.
  • The partners will demonstrate cutting-edge aviation solutions such as electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft in a real-world environment.
  • The collaboration aims to fast-track the transition toward zero-emission aviation while maintaining the highest safety standards.
  • Joint activities focus on technology testing, knowledge development, regulatory gaps and professional training.
  • EASA said the collaboration helps bridge the gap between innovation and regulation.

Sources and time

Primary source
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
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First source publication
4 Nov 2025, 20:00
Page published
11 Sept 2026, 00:19
Last updated
4 Nov 2025, 20:00
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