EU simplifies AI Act implementation through amendments to aviation and EASA regulations
Original title: Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 July 2026 amending Regulations (EU) 2024/1689, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2023/1230 as regards the simplification of the imple
The EU Parliament and Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI) on 8 July 2026, which amends the AI Act and related regulations to simplify their implementation. The regulation modifies Regulations (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act), 2018/1139 (EASA certification), and 2023/1230 to streamline harmonised AI rules. The changes entered into force on 27 July 2026, affecting how AI obligations are enforced across aviation, aviation safety, and related sectors in the EU and EEA.
What changed
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act) was amended to simplify implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA regulation for aircraft and aircraft engines) was amended as part of the simplification effort
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 was amended to align with the simplified AI implementation framework
- The Digital Omnibus on AI consolidates amendments across multiple EU acts to reduce regulatory complexity
Who is affected
EU and EEA organisations operating in aviation, aircraft engineering, and sectors covered by the amended regulations; AI providers and users subject to the AI Act; EASA-regulated entities; industry participants in regulated sectors across the EU and EEA
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