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The only airworthiness guide available - a unique single reference covering the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) A thorough understanding of airworthiness is central to maintaining and operating aircraft safely. While no book can replace the official regulatory documentation, this unique guide provides readers with a single reference covering and interpreting the relevant US and European regulations, helping anyone involved in the design, manufacture, maintenance, and operation of aircraft to understand this complex yet essential topic. Setting the requirements in a real-world context, Airworthiness: An Introduction to Aircraft Certification offers a clearly arranged overview and expert guidance on the world of aircraft certification. With updates throughout to bring the book up to date with current rules and requirements, this second edition also includes a new chapter on the growing commercialization of human space flights and related airworthiness considerations.