As the EU is moving towards mandatory exclusive use of PBN from 2030, significant safety issues as well as technical, operational, and regulatory challenges have emerged.

The ECA is strongly concerned that the aviation industry will not be prepared to make a safe and smooth transition to PBN as per the current PBN Implementing Regulation (PBN IR). ECA’s position is that the PBN IR must be revised, and several measures must be taken to ensure flight safety, efficiency, and regularity.

See the attached ECA Position Paper for a detailed understanding of the subject.

ECA 14 November 2025