Update of the Halon replacement in the aviation industry guide

EASA and the European Commission (DG-CLIMA) jointly published an updated of the Halon replacement in the aviation industry guide to support aviation industry in complying with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 (the Ozone Regulation), now repealed by Regulation (EU) 2024/590 on halon replacement. The document provides in particular clarifications on the interpretation of the cut-off dates applicability, as well as information on the derogation process. It is for the attention of applicants for type certificate (to help them to determine when their proposed new design needs to comply with the Ozone Regulation), and also EASA staff (during certification projects). The next important deadline for halon replacement in the portable extinguishers used for protecting cabins and crew compartments, as per Annex V of Regulation (EU) 2024/590, is 31 December 2025. Related Content 10 Mar 2025 General PublicationGet notified via email alerts Stay informed when we publish new content like this. You can always unsubscribe or update these settings later on. Create an account with your email or login Email address?Create an account with your social account or login Facebook Google Linkedin