Aviation Regulatory

A Quiet but Important Regulatory Signal The updated List of Aviation Fuel Suppliers for the 2025 reporting period under ReFuelEU Aviation may appear administrative at first glance. However, it sends a clear signal about how Europes aviation fuel market is preparing for tighter sustainability accountability. The list confirms which suppliers […]

A Subtle Shift in How Progress Is Measured The updated list of Union airports in scope of ReFuelEU Aviation for the 2026 reporting period reflects a quiet but important evolution in how aviation sustainability is being operationalised across Europe. While the regulation itself remains firmly intact, the adjustment in airport

ReFuelEU Aviation Exemptions and What They Really Mean for the Sector The ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation continues to shape how Europe accelerates the use of sustainable aviation fuels. A recent update clarifies the list of accepted exemptions established under Article 5.3, offering valuable insight into how regulators are balancing ambition with

Strengthening Trust Through Transparency in Aviation Climate Action The latest update to the CORSIA Central Registry Information and Data for Transparency marks another important step in the evolution of international aviation climate governance. Released by ICAO in December 2025, this update reinforces the growing emphasis on credibility, consistency and trust

Overview of the Latest Update The new edition of the Aeroplane Operator to State Attributions presents a clear and organised view of how operators are linked to their respective States. It includes updated information for six hundred and ninety aeroplane operators across one hundred and thirty five States, along with

What changed Competent Authorities have set clearer expectations for how they will check aircraft operator reports for the 2025 reporting period submitted in 2026. Since 2025 is the first year where penalties may apply for missing the refuelling threshold under Article 5.2, documentation quality will matter more than it did

What has been updated EASA has issued a verification report template for aircraft operators under Regulation (EU) 2023/2405. The template brings the key checks into one place so a verifier can confirm fuel reporting, SAF purchase reporting, and the supporting monitoring plan. It also captures the percentage of data gaps

What the update signals The updated Monitoring Plan template for Regulation EU 2023 2405 ReFuelEU Aviation highlights a shift: fuel data is now a regulated asset. The template supports Article 8 reporting and helps operators document how data is collected, checked, stored, and improved. A clearer map of responsibilities Sections

A clearer playbook for reporting EASA has released version 2.1 of its manual for aircraft operators and verification bodies, adding detail to the verification section and consolidating guidance for monitoring, reporting and verification via the Sustainability Portal. The non-obvious insight This update is not just a compliance refresh. It pushes

What changed in version 2.1 The Aircraft Operator reporting template for ReFuelEU Aviation was updated on 9 December 2025. The key change is practical. Column H in the Fuel Reporting sheet now accepts negative values, supporting corrections when fuel safety tanking data needs adjustment after reconciliation. What changed in version

Why this update matters A quiet change in a compliance toolkit can have an outsized impact on day to day operations. The latest update to the ReFuelEU Aviation fuel monitoring workflow strengthens the link between flight level data, scope checks, and the final reporting template. That means fewer last minute

Turning Compliance into Confidence for Aviation Fuel Suppliers Recent guidance released by the UK Department for Transport brings welcome clarity on how aviation fuel suppliers can meet upcoming sustainability obligations. Together, the updated documents on SAF Mandate compliance, technical requirements, and third-party assurance provide a practical roadmap for navigating the

A New Step Toward Stronger Assurance The latest explanatory guidance for the Accreditation and Verification Regulation issued in November 2025 introduces clearer expectations for how emissions data must be monitored, checked and reported under the EU ETS. The update responds to recent amendments in related legislation and aims to make

A New Step in Global Aviation Climate Accountability The recent update to the ICAO document on the CORSIA Annual Sectors Growth Factor provides an important signal for the future of international aviation. The revised material, released in December 2025, outlines how the sector will calculate its 2024 growth factor. This

A Clearer Path for Emissions Monitoring and Reporting The new 2025 edition of the ICAO CORSIA CO2 Estimation and Reporting Tool brings a more organised structure for operators preparing their emissions monitoring and reporting requirements. This update supports clarity across planning cycles and helps teams approach compliance with greater confidence.