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Dec 19, 2017 (newstodate): As the first airport in the Baltic region, Latvia's Riga Airport has received a certificate conforming to the new European requirements.
The new certificate confirms that Riga Airport meets the highest safety and management requirements currently set for aviation companies in Europe.
Not only has Riga Airport received the certificate before the set deadline, but as a result of the certification, the Airport has been awarded the 9th rescue and firefighting category, which will enable it to handle an even wider range of aircraft.
According to the European Commission Regulation laying down establishment of uniform aerodrome operational, maintenance, management and safety systems, all airports in EU Member States must complete the certification process and receive the new certificate before December 31, 2017.
The new certificate confirms that Riga Airport meets the highest safety and management requirements currently set for aviation companies in Europe.
Not only has Riga Airport received the certificate before the set deadline, but as a result of the certification, the Airport has been awarded the 9th rescue and firefighting category, which will enable it to handle an even wider range of aircraft.
According to the European Commission Regulation laying down establishment of uniform aerodrome operational, maintenance, management and safety systems, all airports in EU Member States must complete the certification process and receive the new certificate before December 31, 2017.