Four Reasons Aviation Firms Are Stalling on Part-IS
Both critical EASA Part-IS deadlines are officially behind us. The October 16, 2025 deadline for design and production organizations, and the February 22, 2026 deadline for operators have come and gone. Yet, despite the regulations being in full effect, there is still massive resistance across the aviation sector to fully implement these mandatory cybersecurity measures.
Why are so many organizations lagging behind in adopting a compliant Information Security Management System (ISMS)? From our experience in the field, it boils down to four main hurdles:
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Prohibitive Costs: Many small to medium-sized aviation organizations assume that enterprise-grade security monitoring systems are completely out of their budget.
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The Cybersecurity Skills Gap: There is a severe shortage of internal cybersecurity expertise tailored to the unique operational demands of aviation.
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Integration Complexity: Companies struggle to seamlessly merge complex IT security processes into their already established Safety Management Systems (SMS).
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The “One-and-Done” Misconception: Many executives mistakenly treat Part-IS as a one-off paperwork exercise, failing to realize it demands continuous system monitoring and active, ongoing risk management.
Ignoring the regulation doesn’t make it disappear, it only compounds the risk. Compliance doesn’t have to break the bank or disrupt your operations. I built the ACS AeroScan tool specifically to automate and simplify this entire process for aviation businesses.
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