EASA Annual Safety Conference: Complacency Is Biggest European Aviation Safety Risk, Rule Simplific…

At its 2025 Annual Safety Conference in Copenhagen, EASA said the biggest risk to European aviation safety is complacency arising from the industry's strong safety performance in recent years. The conference cited near-miss examples including runway incursions, erroneous altimeter settings and lithium battery fires onboard. Participants unanimously supported rule simplification and smart regulation, and EASA has launched a stakeholder survey, stressing the essential role of member states in the process.