The first AERQ products recently received their EASA Form 1 certification. Being in the position to provide EASA Form 1–certified products is a major milestone for AERQ’s organisational readiness as an aviation player and an important base for being a reliable partner for airlines and MRO companies.

Obtaining this certificate is a prerequisite for aviation suppliers as with it, they can declare their products as airworthy. With its first EASA Form 1 certification, AERQ stated that various of their solutions were approved to be operated in aircraft. AERQ product certifications can be signed with an advanced electronic signature, which enables a clear proof of the validity and immutability of their signature.

The EASA Form 1 is the Authorised Release Certificate that declares the airworthiness of products, parts, and appliances. It states that a product, a part, or a component was manufactured in accordance with approved design data.

This is an important aspect of the airworthiness regulations. The certificate is issued by the holder of a Production Organization Approval (POA), which is managed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

“We are ready to deliver!”, said Son Yob (Louis) Pak, Co-Managing Director at AERQ. “Generating this certificate is a recognition of the high standards and qualification of our company and staff.”

“Obtaining airworthiness and being able to use the advanced electronic signature strengthens our serious position in the aerospace market as innovation-drivers and opens doors for AERQ to take off”, stated Arnd Kikker, Co-Managing Director at AERQ.

About AERQ

AERQ is a joint venture between LG Electronics and Lufthansa Technik. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. With its roots in consumer electronics and aviation it uses the extensive knowledge from both parent companies to develop digital solutions for aircraft cabins.

AERQ takes the digital transformation of aircraft cabins to a new level by turning them into spaces for new ideas and business development.

Introducing AERENA – the platform for digital engagement, empowerment, and intelligence. Creating revenue, savings and growth through an open IT platform enabled by an Inseat System and Cabin Digital Signage. AERENA connects airlines, passengers and selected third party partners to kickstart a new global economy in the sky.