The student will learn the fundamental elements related to the following topics: (i) international and EU regulations related to certification of aircraft and components and related management for Continuing Airwhortiness; (ii) principles of enterprise certification in aviation; (iii) main items regarding certification methods for aircraft and aircraft components; (iv) main items concerning production methods of aircraft and aircraft components; (v) main items concerning maintenance methods of aircraft and aircraft components; (v) principles of risk analysis applied to aeronautical engineering