Training Organisations Have Until February to Shape EU AI Regulations
Your training organisation has just one month left to influence how AI will be regulated in European aviation.
EASA‘s public consultation on its AI Trustworthiness Framework closes in February 2026.
Overview of the Notice of Proposed Amendment
The Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) provides technical guidance on AI trustworthiness for high-risk systems as outlined in the EU AI Act. The rulemaking group that helped develop the NPA includes prominent entities such as the Federal Aviation Administration, Amazon, Thales, CAE, Boeing, and more.
This publication marks the first step of Rulemaking Task (RMT) 0742 and will be followed by a second NPA in 2026 aimed at deploying the framework to regulators. It is designed to assist the aviation community in preparing for future requirements concerning AI-based assistance (Level 1 AI) and Human-AI teaming (Level 2 AI).
Key Focus Areas
The NPA addresses essential guidance on:
- AI assurance
- Human factors
- Ethics
- Data-driven AI-based systems, including supervised and unsupervised machine learning
Affected Stakeholders
Training organisations—including approved training organisations, declared training organisations, organisations operating Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), Air Traffic Control (ATCO) training organisations, and maintenance training organisations—along with unmanned aircraft manufacturers and aircraft operators are explicitly listed as affected stakeholders.
Encouragement for Industry Participation
EASA strongly encourages industry comments at this stage to help develop the framework. This is a critical opportunity for training organisations to shape the future of AI regulation in aviation, ensuring that their insights and experiences are taken into account.
