Brussels, 23/11/2005 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission's proposal for an amendment of Regulation 1592/2002 to extend the powers of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to air operations, flight crew licensing and oversight of third-country airlines has been welcomed by EASA Executive Director, Patrick Goudou (EUROPE no 9068). While national aviation authorities will continue to issue licences for pilots and air operators based in Europe, EASA will be responsible for setting the...