What is a Flight Authorization How do I get it

A Flight Authorization is a document that certifies that the aircraft is capable of performing flights under certain safety requirements under the conditions determined in said authorization. This document is issued by the national authority where the aircraft is registered, or by an organisation with privileges granted by the Authority. The Flight Authorization will always have a certain validity.

For non-EASA aircraft, whose design is not covered by a valid type-certificate, does not have a Configuration Definition Document or is covered by a type-certificate or equivalent not accepted by AESA, the issue of a CoA shall not apply to them, although they may apply for a flight permit. Its validity may be up to 2 years.

Please refer to the AI-AVCV-P01-GU01 guide, which provides details on how to obtain Flight Authorization for both EASA and non-EASA aircraft.