Join the New Working Group 135 and Advance the Global CRL Framework for Emerging Aviation Technologies
EUROCAE is launching WG‑135 to develop the Certification Readiness Level (CRL) Scale, a new and structured framework designed to help both industry and regulators assess how ready a technology, an organisation, and the associated regulatory pathway are for certification.
While existing frameworks such as TRL, MRL, IRL, and SRL measure technological or manufacturing maturity, none of them address certifiability. As disruptive aviation technologies continue to accelerate, this missing dimension is becoming increasingly significant for the sector.
The Clean Aviation CONCERTO project introduced the first CRL concept, assessing not only the maturity of a technology but also the readiness of organisations, processes, and competencies. WG‑135 will build on this foundation by refining the scale and expanding it into a globally recognised standard, suitable for airworthiness, operations, ATM, and even ICAO‑level applications.
WG‑135 will refine and formalise the Certification Readiness Level framework, incorporating global expert input to enhance the current scale. It will develop a recognised international standard that evaluates certification maturity across technologies, organisations, people, and processes. It will also establish a common language for certification readiness, enabling earlier identification of challenges and better alignment of expectations between industry and regulators
The Working Group is seeking experts with backgrounds in certification and rulemaking, safety and system development, emerging aviation technologies, maturity assessment frameworks such as TRL or MRL, as well as regulatory strategy and compliance. Leadership positions (Chair, Secretary, and Document Lead) are also open to interested contributors.
If you are interested in joining, please fill this form. If you have any questions, you can contact the responsible Technical Programme Manager Atiqah Pillain. Participants will be invited to the kick-off meeting held at the EUROCAE Headquarters in Paris area on 3 April 2026.
Contribute to WG-124’s New Document on Spectrum
EUROCAE WG-124 and RTCA SC-242 are currently seeking additional expert participants to support the development of ED-XXX “Spectrum Guidance for Developers of Standards for Aviation Wireless Systems”.
This joint Working Group is focused on ensuring that the radio frequency (RF) characteristics of aeronautical Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) systems are designed to use spectrum resources efficiently while maintaining the necessary safety margins. The Guidance Document will provide best practices to help the aviation industry work collaboratively with non-aviation spectrum users and ensure the safe integration of new technologies, an essential step toward advancing the aviation ecosystem.
The group is especially looking for experts involved in the design of RF avionics equipment. Their input will ensure that the guidance reflects a practical engineering perspective, especially in terms of spectrum compatibility and technical feasibility. The ultimate goal is to deliver a document that is both actionable and implementable by RF systems engineers across the industry.
If you are interested in this Working Group, please contact the responsible Technical Programme Manager Mark Watson.
Join WG-116 and Shape the Future of High Voltage Aviation Standards
EUROCAE is seeking experts to support the activities of WG 116 High Voltage Systems and Components in Aviation. As aircraft architectures evolve toward higher levels of electrification, electrical systems will operate at voltages significantly higher than those addressed in existing standards. WG-116 is tasked with identifying the related standardisation needs and developing guidance to support the safe design and integration of high voltage technologies.
The current Work Programme includes “Test Guidelines for Electrical Insulation Materials and Components for a High Voltage System” (a joint document with SAE AE‑11) and “Guidance for High Voltage Risk Mitigation at EWIS and Human Safety Level”.
WG‑116 welcomes experts with experience in insulating materials and material behaviour, high‑voltage electrical systems, aerospace electrical equipment design and integration, human factors and electrical safety, as well as EWIS design, safety, and compliance.
We are also looking for leaders (Chair, Secretary, or Document Lead) capable of guiding the Working Group.
If you are interested in joining, please contact the responsible Technical Programme Manager Atiqah Pillain. A short one-hour plenary will be held on 19 March 2026 at 16:15 CET.
WG-112 VTOL SG-2 Lift/Thrust Seeks New Leader
WG-112 SG-2 develops standards for VTOL-specific aspects of thrust and lift systems. The subgroup is currently working on a revision of ED-334 ‘Guidance for Common Mode Analysis for Lift/Thrust Systems for VTOL Enhanced Category’. The latest publication from SG‑2 prior to ED‑334 was ED-306 ‘Design Considerations for VTOL Aircraft Protection from Uncontained High-Energy Fragments and Sustained Imbalance’.
We are seeking a new leader to guide this important work. In this role, you will steer the standardisation work programme for the lift/thrust aspects of eVTOL at EUROCAE by proposing new tasks and supporting the various editing teams. You will also take part in the WG‑112 Steering Committee sessions and play a key role in advancing the overall standardisation effort for VTOL.
If you are interested, please contact the responsible Technical Programme Manager Bertrand Riveill.