The general aim of the LAMA EUROPE is to promote and protect Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) using the U.S. LSA definition and ASTM Standards which may fall under European EASA ELA 1 process. On an international basis LAMA EUROPE will assist LAMA or LAMA affiliates in all other countries of the world to establish and maintain favorable rules for Light-Sport Aircraft. Presently 12 countries accept ASTM Standards for the certification of light aircraft, and more than 30 countries are evaluating the methods.

LAMA EUROPE approved by first General Meeting on 15-th April 2011:

LAME_EUROPE_STATUTES as of 15.4.2011

 Legal Status of LAMA EUROPE:

1. The association was established in accordance with the provisions of Czech Act No. 83/1990 Coll. the association of citizens.

2. The Association is a voluntary non-governmental, non-profit and apolitical organization, uniting members on the basis of common interest.

3. The association is a legal entity under Czech law. It has the capacity to independently bind and acquire the rights. It is authorized to negotiate with governments, corporations and individuals at home and abroad. The association has its own separate account and manages in accordance with relevant legislation.

4. The association cooperates with LAMA - Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, registered in the USA.

5. The official language of the LAMA-EUROPE is English.

Original statutes in Czech language approved by Czech Interior Ministry, where LAMA EUROPE is registered:

LAME_EUROPE_STATUTES in Czech language  

Downloadable documents:

LAMA EUROPE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION - membership application

LSA statistics data as of 1.1.2009 - example data prepared periodically - more data from 2007 - 2011 available in members section

LAMA EUROPE MANUFACTURERS STATISTICS - presented at AER0 2011 Friedrichshafen

EU SITUATION OVERVIEW - presented at AER0 2010 Friedrichshafen

MANUFACTURERS STATISTICS - presented at AER0 2010 Friedrichshafen