EASA updates for November 2025 introduced a wide range of regulatory, safety, and strategic developments, shaping compliance expectations across ground handling, aircrew licensing, airworthiness, and emerging aviation domains. This monthly roundup outlines the key rulemaking publications, safety directives, and sector-wide initiatives released this month, along with essential next steps for organisations aiming to maintain regulatory…

August 2025 saw a significant wave of regulatory developments from EASA across multiple domains, including airworthiness, flight operations, innovative air mobility, and ground handling. These developments require attention from operators, CAMOs, MROs, regulators, and UAS stakeholders to ensure compliance, operational readiness, and alignment with evolving safety priorities. 1. Initial & Continuing Airworthiness – Airworthiness Directives…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers Key Features of the forthcoming ground handling regulatory changes Introduction Ground Operations and Ground Handling are increasingly recognized by EASA as critical components in maintaining aviation safety and operational integrity. Following the publication of EASA Opinion No. 01/2024, and the expected transition to a Declaration-Based Regulatory Regime, the requirement for…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Considers Key Features of the forthcoming ground handling regulatory changes The primary regulatory drivers for ground handling including safety introduced by EASA under Opinion No 01/2024 address critical operational areas: Under the proposed Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20 Ground Handling organisations shall: >> introduce a management system developed and implemented by…