The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) brought together aviation authorities, industry representatives and technical experts in Tokyo for an exchange on aviation cybersecurity under the European Union-funded EU–Japan Aviation Partnership Project.
As aviation systems become increasingly digital and interconnected, ensuring their resilience has become a shared priority. The workshop provided a platform to exchange perspectives on integrating cybersecurity into aviation safety frameworks and adapting to a rapidly evolving risk environment.
Discussions addressed certification approaches, protection of aircraft and infrastructure and coordination across stakeholders, including perspectives from Eurocontrol on cybersecurity considerations affecting ATM and CNS environments. Particular attention was given to the operational implications of interference affecting satellite-based navigation systems, an issue of growing global relevance.
The exchange reflected a common understanding that aviation cybersecurity requires close cooperation across borders and between regulators and industry. Participants shared ongoing initiatives, practical experience and areas where further dialogue could support a more consistent response.
This workshop is the first in a series under the EU–Japan Aviation Partnership Project. A follow-up in 2026 will focus on organisational aspects, information sharing and cooperation mechanisms.
The EU–Japan Aviation Partnership Project, funded by the EU and implemented by EASA with JCAB, supports technical cooperation, regulatory dialogue, and the exchange of best practices between the EU and Japan in the field of civil aviation.