The publication complements a month of significant EASA updates, including new and revised Airworthiness Directives (ADs), amendments to Continuing Airworthiness and Part-66 provisions, the ED Decision 2025/017/R aligning European TSOs with FAA standards, and the introduction of SORA 2.5 for UAS operations. Together, these developments reflect EASA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening safety, competence, and innovation across all domains of aviation.
Airworthiness & Continuing Airworthiness
New in September 2025:
- Multiple new and revised ADs issued (examples: AD 2025-0193, AD 2025-0174R1, AD 2025-0207, AD 2025-0208, AD 2025-0197R1).
→ Mandatory inspections, repetitive checks, or modifications on affected aircraft and components.
EASA Safety Publications Tool - Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness updated (10 Sep 2025) — includes Part-66 training and competence updates.
Easy Access Rules (CAW) - ED Decision 2025/017/R – CS-ETSO Amendment 18 (15 Sep 2025) — aligns European TSOs with latest FAA TSOs and introduces new standards (ACAS Xa/Xo, GNSS, EFB, NVG, immersion suits, etc.).
ED Decision 2025/017/R
Action:
Run a September AD sweep in the EASA Safety Publications Tool, update maintenance planning, and revise MOE/CAME and training to reflect updated CAW and Part-66 provisions.
Operations, Rules & ATM/ANS
New in September 2025:
- EASA Opinion 02/2025 (25 Sep 2025) – proposes the next ATM/ANS rule update (Reg. (EU) 2017/373) and linked SERA & ADR amendments.
Opinion 02/2025 - SAFE 360° 2025 Conference (30 Sep – 01 Oct, Cologne) – latest operational safety themes published (runway excursions, human performance, data monitoring).
SAFE 360° 2025
Action:
Review upcoming ATM/ANS rule impacts on data, AIS and procedural frameworks. Integrate SAFE 360° insights into SMS reviews and operational training refresh.
Drones / UAS
New in September 2025:
- ED Decision 2025/018/R (29 Sep 2025) – updates AMC/GM to Reg. (EU) 2019/947 introducing SORA 2.5 methodology for the Specific category.
→ Impacts CONOPS, risk-assessment templates, mitigations, and documentation paths.
ED Decision 2025/018/R – SORA 2.5
Action:
Update SORA templates, training material and documentation. Coordinate transition plans with your NAA.
Design & Certification
New in September 2025:
- ED Decision 2025/019/R (30 Sep 2025) – AMC & GM to CS-23 (Normal/Commuter aeroplanes) revised (performance & systems AMC guidance).
ED Decision 2025/019/R - CRD 2024-03 (15 Sep 2025) – CS-ETSO regular update comments published.
CRD 2024-03
Action:
Update certification plans, compliance checklists and referenced standards in design documentation.
Safety Oversight & Strategy
New in September 2025:
- Annual Safety Conference 2025 agenda released (18 Sep 2025).
Annual Safety Conference 2025 - EASA AI Ethics Survey results published (4 Sep 2025).
AI Ethics Survey Results - Continued promotion of ground-handling and runway safety themes linked to ASR 2025 findings.
Action:
Incorporate AI governance, data assurance, and ground-handling safety into Q4 SMS objectives.
General Publications
New in September 2025:
- Brochure “What Makes Aviation Safe?” released (9 Sep 2025) – a public explainer of the European aviation safety system.
What Makes Aviation Safe?
Tags:
Operations, Sofema Online (SOL), Sofema Aviation Services (SAS), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), September 2025, Continuing Airworthiness and Part-66 provisions, ED Decision 2025/017/R, SORA 2.5, EASA Updates, Overview, CS-ETSO Amendment 18, ATM/ANS
