EU aviation milestone: in-service EU aircraft must use halon-free portable fire extinguishers by 31 Dec 2025 (EASA communication/guidance)

EASA published/communicated guidance and an end-of-year milestone reminder tied to Regulation (EU) 2024/590 (Ozone Regulation) that drives a halogen-free outcome: portable fire extinguishers used for aircraft cabins/crew compartments on in-service aircraft registered in the EU or operated by an EU operator must be halon-free by 31 December 2025. This is directly relevant to Halogen Free compliance programs for aviation safety equipment supply chains (specification changes, retrofit planning, and conformity documentation).