Expression of Interest: Up to 8 Qualified Entities for Air Traffic Management, Deadline 31 May 2026
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EASA has published Call for Expression of Interest CEI 2026.03, seeking to accredit up to eight Qualified Entities in the domain of Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services Systems and Constituents. Applications must be submitted by 31 May 2026 at 23:59 CET. All applicants must demonstrate compliance with essential requirements and specific task-category requirements during the evaluation phase.
“Qualified Entities are an essential building block in the Agency's outsourcing strategy of certification and oversight tasks.”
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EASA has issued a new Call for Expression of Interest (CEI 2026.03) inviting organisations to apply for accreditation as Qualified Entities. The call is limited to the Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services Systems and Constituents category and seeks up to eight accredited entities.
Organisations considering application should carefully review the essential requirements and the specific requirements document for the task category before applying. The accreditation process forms part of EASA's outsourcing strategy for certification and oversight tasks, offering successful applicants a formal role in the Agency's regulatory work.
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23 Apr 2026
News category Accreditation of Qualified Entities Related domains Air Traffic Management Aircraft & products Cybersecurity
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EASA has published a new call for expression of interest (CEI) to be accredited as qualified entity. Qualified Entities are an essential building block in the Agency’s outsourcing strategy of certification and oversight tasks.
CEI Number: 2026.03
Categories of Tasks: Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services Systems and Constituents
Closing Date: 31 May 2026 (23:59 CET)
EASA seeks to accredit up to eight Qualified Entities.
All applicants must meet the essential requirements, as well as the specific requirements pertaining to the category of tasks: Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services Systems and Constituents. Compliance with these requirements must be demonstrated by the applicant during the evaluation phase of the application.
To apply please use the CEI 2026.03 application form.
For queries please contact: QualifiedEntities [at] easa.europa.eu (QualifiedEntities[at]easa[dot]europa[dot]eu)
For more information on the accreditation process, please visit Direct Accreditation of Qualified Entities on our website.
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