Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2143 of 23 October 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2015/340 as regards the introduction of competency-based training and assessment and virtual training of air traffic controllers

‘2 For the purpose of Annex III and for the oversight of the requirements of Annex I regarding air traffic services providers, the competent authority shall be’

Certificates of completion of training referred to in section 2 of Subpart D of Annex I (Part ATCO) to Regulation (EU) 2015/340, that started prior to 1 January 2029, shall be accepted for the purpose of the issue, revalidation or renewal of the relevant licences, ratings and endorsements in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/340 as amended by this Regulation, provided that the training and the assessment have been completed by 30 June 2029.

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall apply from 1 January 2029. However, the following provisions shall apply from 13 May 2026: (a) Article 1, point (1)(d), (i) and (k); (b) point (2)(e) of Annex I to this Regulation, insofar it concerns point ATCO.B.025(a)(1) and (a)(3) of Annex I (PART ATCO) to Regulation (EU) 2015/340; (c) point ATCO.C.005 of Annex I (PART ATCO) to Regulation (EU) 2015/340; (d) point (2) of Annex III.