DAT Air Traffic Management - Are VFR flight planning and navigation software under the scope Regulation (EU) 2017/373?

Sep 17, 2026

FAQ 96126 clarifies whether VFR flight planning and navigation software falls under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2017/373. It explains that extending data service provisions covers aeronautical databases, while GM1 DAT.OR.100 limits scope for VFR databases to certified aircraft applications installed exclusively for VFR operations. It states that VFR flight-planning software is generally out of scope when provided by certified DAT providers, but certification applies if such databases are fed into certified aircraft applications (e.g., TC/STC-covered systems).

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Scope of DAT requirements for VFR flight planning software

Page 1 of 1 FAQ n .96126 FAQs: DAT , Air Traffic Management (ATM) / Air Navigation Services (ANS), Regulations Question: Are VFR flight planning and navigation software under the scope Regulation (EU) 2017/373? Answer: The provision of data services (= production of databases for certified a/c application/equipment by the DAT providers that would be subject to certification) has been extended from navigation databases (i.e. the current LoA holders’ activities) to aeronautical databases’ activities. To better illustrate the meaning of the DAT provider’s scope of activities (DAT.OR. 100) , GM1 DAT.OR.100 Aeronautical data and information provides examples of databases provided by certified DAT providers. In reference to the VFR Databases , GM1 DAT.OR.100(b)(3) is regarding applications/equipment installed on aircraft certified exclusively for VFR operations. In this context , only those databases used for primary navigation to meet the airspace usage requirements (for example , operations in the airspace where Precision Area Navigation (PRNAV) is required) would be in the scope of the new DAT requirements. More concretely , any VFR flight-planning software should be out of the scope of the products provided by certified DAT providers. In addition , as illustrated in GM1 DAT.OR.100 , paragraph (b) , the organisations putting these products in the market would not be required to be certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/373 . However , it should be clarified that if the mentioned databases were to be fed/used on certified a/c application/equipment (exempted VFR cases addressed above) , then the DAT providers would be subject to certification. To illustrate with an example , the airport moving map could be used a non-certified EFB application under operator responsibility , or could be fed into a certified aircraft application (covered by TC/STCs) . Consequently , the latter case will fall into the regulation’s scope. Last updated: 25/04/2019 Link: [https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/faq/96126](https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/faq/96126)

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Are VFR flight planning and navigation software within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2017/373?

In general, VFR flight-planning software should be out of scope of products provided by certified DAT providers.

How do DAT provider scope and database activities affect the applicability for VFR databases?

The provision covering data services extends from navigation databases to aeronautical databases. For VFR databases, GM1 DAT.OR.100(b)(3) focuses on applications/equipment installed on aircraft certified exclusively for VFR operations.

When would DAT providers be subject to certification for VFR-related databases?

If the mentioned databases are fed/used on certified aircraft application/equipment (excluding the exempted VFR cases), then the DAT providers would be subject to certification.

Sep 17, 2026

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