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 on identification, management, fleet and flight operations, and fuel monitoring create one narrative from process ownership to each calculation. This reduces friction because finance, operations, and procurement can work from definitions.
Closer to the EU ETS way of working
The design follows EU ETS style MRV logic, making it easier to align teams familiar with emissions reporting.
A non obvious opportunity
The upside is not only compliance. When fuel uplift, supplier details, and sustainable aviation fuel purchases are captured consistently, the same dataset can guide decisions on routing, contracting, and risk. Done well, it improves stakeholder confidence because numbers can be traced from invoice to flight record quickly.
Better data supports better buying
Consistent monitoring helps compare suppliers and airports on reliable metrics and highlights where documentation is strongest.
Verification readiness becomes routine
A maintained monitoring plan turns audits into a repeatable check instead of a fire drill, freeing time for efficiency work.
Practical next steps
Fill the core sheets with one month of flights. Validate inputs with a review so gaps are fixed early. If time is limited, start from procurement invoices, then link each uplift to flights once controls settle. If you want a review of your monitoring plan and data controls, our team can help you keep it simple while meeting regulator expectations.
Conclusion
This update is a chance to treat compliance as a foundation for smarter fuel strategy and stronger sustainability outcomes overall.
Download Document File Here: ReFuelEU Aviation Monitoring Plan Template (Version 1.1)