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European Union Aviation Safety Agency regulations — type certification, drone rules, SAF requirements under ReFuelEU, and airworthiness standards for European operations.

ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation: EU SAF Mandatory Blending Targets, Compliance Obligations, and Penalties — Complete Guide 2025

European airport tarmac with commercial aircraft and SAF fuel tanker representing ReFuelEU Aviation EU SAF mandatory blending targets and compliance obligations from 2025

Regulatory Change | EU SAF Mandate | Aviation Decarbonization Published: January 6, 2025 | Last Updated: May 2026 | Sources: EUR-Lex, EASA, European Commission, EBAA Quick Summary ReFuelEU Aviation (Regulation EU 2023/2405) is the European Union’s mandatory sustainable aviation fuel framework. This introduces a phased SAF blending mandate at all major EU airports — starting … Read more

EASA Issues Multiple Airworthiness Directives on August 8, 2025

EASA August 2025 Airworthiness Directives

EASA August 2025 Airworthiness Directives mandate safety inspections and part replacements. EASA August 2025 Airworthiness Directives: Executive Summary On August 8, 2025, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued Airworthiness Directives (ADs) 2025-0175, 2025-0177, and 2025-0178. These directives are aimed at addressing specific safety concerns related to particular aircraft and parts, necessitating mandatory actions … Read more

EASA’s New Environmental Guidelines on Aircraft Engine Emissions: A Turning Point for European Aviation

EASA environmental guidelines

EASA Environmental Guidelines on aircraft engine emissions mark a major shift in EU aviation sustainability standards and future regulations. EASA environmental guidelines: Key Takeaways Introduction: The Sky’s the Limit—Or Is It? When Europe pledged carbon neutrality by 2050, aviation—the fastest-growing transport emitter—couldn’t stay untouched. Now, EASA has introduced a bold set of environmental performance guidelines … Read more

EU Mandates Cybersecurity Accreditation for Aviation Information Security

aviation cybersecurity

The European Union has made a big move to improve aviation cybersecurity. They now require cybersecurity accreditation for those who manage aviation information security. This action is a response to the rising threats to aviation. The new rules aim to strengthen security. They make sure everyone follows strict cybersecurity rules. With more digital systems in … Read more

Navigating Change: The EU’s Continued Ascent in Global Aviation Governance

EU Aviation Governance

Discover how EU aviation governance drives global standards, sustainability, and collaboration to shape the future of aviation worldwide. The European Union has become a significant player in global aviation over the years. It started as a group focused on the internal market. Now, it plays a vital role in international aviation. This blog will examine … Read more

EASA Sounds Alarm on Lithium Batteries: Safety Alert for Every Traveller

EASA lithium battery safety

The impact of  EASA lithium battery safety guidance: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an important safety alert regarding potential fire hazards for aircraft.  This is associated with electronic devices carried by passengers, such as phones, laptops, and power banks, at cruising altitudes of 35,000 feet.  In a Safety Information Bulletin released … Read more