Key Considerations in the Design of a New EASA CS-23 General Aviation Aircraft

Designing a new General Aviation (GA) aircraft is a complex and demanding task, particularly when aiming to achieve competitiveness, reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This article outlines the initial design considerations for a GA aircraft, focusing on configuration, regulatory complianc...

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Main Authors: Bogdan RUSU, Adrian MIHAI
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Language:English
Published: National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” - INCAS 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://bulletin.incas.ro/files/rusu-b__mihai-a__vol_17_iss_2.pdf
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description Designing a new General Aviation (GA) aircraft is a complex and demanding task, particularly when aiming to achieve competitiveness, reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This article outlines the initial design considerations for a GA aircraft, focusing on configuration, regulatory compliance, key features, and intended operational missions. The discussion is framed within the context of an ongoing development project at INCAS Bucharest, targeting EASA CS-23 certification and market entry by the end of 2030. The initiative was driven by data from a preliminary market analysis conducted three years ago, which indicated a significant and growing demand for GA aircraft across both the EU and the USA. In addition to the technical aspects, the article addresses major challenges and highlights the importance of adopting a flexible design mindset to accommodate future upgrades, ensure environmental sustainability, and maintain overall feasibility. However, with the use of modern and appropriate tools and the commitment of a dedicated, highly engaged team, the project’s objectives may be achieved ahead of schedule.
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spelling doaj-art-46c1efe351e347ea9c52668da3f57f572025-08-20T02:03:27ZengNational Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” - INCASINCAS Bulletin2066-82012247-45282025-06-0117211913210.13111/2066-8201.2025.17.2.11Key Considerations in the Design of a New EASA CS-23 General Aviation AircraftBogdan RUSU0Adrian MIHAI1INCAS ‒ National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli”, B-dul Iuliu Maniu 220, Bucharest 061126, Romania, rusu.bogdan@incas.roINCAS ‒ National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli”, B-dul Iuliu Maniu 220, Bucharest 061126, Romania, mihai.adrian@incas.roDesigning a new General Aviation (GA) aircraft is a complex and demanding task, particularly when aiming to achieve competitiveness, reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This article outlines the initial design considerations for a GA aircraft, focusing on configuration, regulatory compliance, key features, and intended operational missions. The discussion is framed within the context of an ongoing development project at INCAS Bucharest, targeting EASA CS-23 certification and market entry by the end of 2030. The initiative was driven by data from a preliminary market analysis conducted three years ago, which indicated a significant and growing demand for GA aircraft across both the EU and the USA. In addition to the technical aspects, the article addresses major challenges and highlights the importance of adopting a flexible design mindset to accommodate future upgrades, ensure environmental sustainability, and maintain overall feasibility. However, with the use of modern and appropriate tools and the commitment of a dedicated, highly engaged team, the project’s objectives may be achieved ahead of schedule.https://bulletin.incas.ro/files/rusu-b__mihai-a__vol_17_iss_2.pdfgeneral aviationeasa cs-23aircraft designflight safetyproduct lifecycle managementaerospace standardsaircraft configurationaerodynamicsaircraft systemscatia v5
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