AESA — Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea

The State Agency for Aviation Safety is Spain's national civil aviation authority, operating under the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. It functions as the primary regulator for civil aviation within Spanish territory and for Spanish-registered aircraft globally. The organisation is responsible for the oversight of air safety, security, and the protection of passenger rights, ensuring that all aviation activities comply with both domestic laws and international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The agency maintains a comprehensive regulatory framework covering airline certification, maintenance organisation approvals, and the licensing of flight crews and ground personnel. It interacts closely with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency to harmonise safety protocols across the European Union. Its operational scope includes the inspection of airport infrastructure, the monitoring of air navigation service providers, and the enforcement of environmental regulations related to civil aviation. Prospective partners or operators should verify the current status of specific Operational Authorisations or Air Operator Certificates directly through the agency's official registries. Buyers of services must ensure that any certification presented is valid for the specific category of operations intended, particularly regarding recent regulatory changes in the unmanned aircraft systems sector. Compliance with safety reporting requirements and audit schedules is a mandatory prerequisite for maintaining standing with the authority.