EASA publishes 'Halon replacement in the aviation industry guide 2025' supporting EU halon-free transition (incl. Annex V deadlines and derogations context)

EASA made available the 'Halon replacement in the aviation industry guide 2025' to support implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/590 in the aviation sector. The guide compiles Annex V deadline information (including the 31 Dec 2025 end date for portable extinguishers protecting cabins and crew compartments) and explains compliance pathways and the derogations process (via Member State competent authority requests to the European Commission). Compliance teams can use this guidance to validate aircraft configuration changes, technical acceptance criteria, and regulatory interaction steps for any exceptional cases.