Patrick Ky
Chief Executive Officer, European Union Aviation Safety Agency · Germany
Patrick Ky is the CEO of European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Ky is based in Germany. Ky was born in 1967 in Antony and educated at École polytechnique and French Civil Aviation University.
Former aerospace engineer who served as Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) from 2013 to 2023, leading regulatory transformation in aviation safety. Now Chief Executive Officer of the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI), a global hub for aviation solutions.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Patrick Ky's transition to the private sector following his tenure as executive director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Ky has joined the board of Vertical Aerospace, bringing regulatory expertise to the advanced air mobility company. Earlier coverage documented Ky's leadership of EASA during significant regulatory decisions, including approvals related to the Boeing 737 Max and 777X, as well as coordination efforts between European and U.S. aviation authorities.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- October 6, 1967 · Antony
- Citizenship
- France
- Education
- École polytechnique, French Civil Aviation University
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Patrick Ky: FAQ
- Who is Patrick Ky?
- Patrick Ky is the Chief Executive Officer of European Union Aviation Safety Agency, based in Germany.
- What company does Patrick Ky lead?
- Patrick Ky is CEO of European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
- Where was Patrick Ky educated?
- Patrick Ky studied at École polytechnique, French Civil Aviation University.