Industry updates
Explore the latest news and developments in and around Business aviation, as well as EBAA’s announcements around our flagship events. Subscribe to receive The Loop, EBAA's news digest and alerts straight in your inbox.
Events listing
28/03/2025
EBAA Ambassador Programme 2025: Strengthening business aviation’s voice
Launching in June, the programme empowers ambassadors to engage with EU policymakers and industry leaders. A Brussels workshop will offer hands-on advocacy training and strategic networking opportunities. Ambassadors play a vital role in advancing business aviation at both national and European levels.
28/03/2025
EBAA officially accepted as intervener in Dassault Taxonomy case, reinforcing the defence of business aviation’s interest
EBAA has been officially accepted as an intervener in Dassault’s legal challenge against the EU Taxonomy Delegated Act. This marks a key step in defending business aviation from policies that hinder sustainable investment. EBAA will use its expertise to argue that excluding business aviation contradicts the Taxonomy’s goals. The move is part of a broader strategy to ensure fair, balanced regulation for the sector.
23/01/2025
EBAA Advocates for Safety and Innovation at EASA's Business Jet Workshop
10/12/2024
EBAA’s Operational Affairs Department strives to represent the unique needs of business aviation
EBAA’s Operational Affairs Department ensures business aviation’s interests are represented in European and global initiatives. Through its work in areas like FABEC, TBO, PNR, and CNS modernization, EBAA fosters efficiency, sustainability, and innovation, strengthening the sector’s role in the European airspace ecosystem.
10/12/2024
BASIC 2024: Shaping the future of business aviation safety
BASIC 2024 launched a new era in business aviation safety by bringing together diverse industry stakeholders to openly share ideas, build trust, and collaborate on real-world challenges. Through interactive sessions and focused “tribes,” participants moved beyond quick fixes toward deeper understanding and collective solutions.
09/12/2024
With the new Commission in place, EBAA sets its priorities
The approval of the new European Commission highlights a shifting political landscape, with the EPP emerging as a key player in future compromises. Aviation policy under the von der Leyen II Commission will focus on balancing decarbonisation with competitiveness, involving multiple commissioners overseeing aviation initiatives. EBAA is committed to ensuring business aviation remains central to EU policies by advocating for net-zero goals, investments in aviation technology, and a competitive European market.
09/12/2024
Teresa Ribera and business aviation: what to expect?
Teresa Ribera's appointment as the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just, and Competitive Transition signals stricter sustainability policies for business aviation. EBAA will advocate for fair regulations while supporting the sector’s innovation and alignment with EU climate goals.
09/12/2024
Sustainability in focus: Reflections on the SPBAA forum
On November 28, 2024, Paul Walsh addressed sustainability at the SPBAA’s “Flying Into the Future of Business Aviation in Spain 2024” forum in Madrid. This event highlighted the industry’s need to lead in environmental responsibility and innovation. EBAA presented the STARS programme, a framework promoting measurable sustainability practices, and emphasized collaboration between European and national associations like SPBAA to drive meaningful action locally and align with broader European goals.
09/12/2024
The 5 most hectic years ever for business aviation
The past five years marked a turbulent era for European business aviation, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath. While activity surged briefly from mid-2021 to late 2022, driven by new customer demand and disrupted commercial flights, levels returned to pre-pandemic norms by late 2022. Claims of explosive growth are exaggerated, as 2022 activity mirrored 2007, highlighting the industry’s stability amid polarized debates on sustainability and class issues.
04/12/2024
Rebooting the EBAA safety committee.
On November 11th in Cologne, the EBAA Safety Committee named Colin Russell as its new chairman, updated its terms of reference, and committed to re-engaging members to promote business aviation safety
12/11/2024
The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES): Transforming Border Control
The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamping with digital registration, enhancing border security and efficiency for non-EU nationals entering/exiting the Schengen Area and impacting compliance requirements for aviation stakeholders.
15/07/2024
A New EU Legislature Takes Off
The new EU legislature will present a changed political landscape for the business aviation sector to navigate...
15/07/2024
Introducing BASIC 2024: The Future of Business Aviation Safety and Innovation
BASIC 2024 will offer members of the aviation safety community a new format for discussing aviation safety in a more engaging and innovative way...
15/07/2024
Business Aviation Takes Flight Towards Sustainability with S.T.A.R.S. Tier 1 Launch
The official launch of S.T.A.R.S. Tier 1 at EBACE has set a milestone in business aviation's journey towards more sustainable and socially responsible operations...
15/07/2024
How to Make Operations More Sustainable
Addressing sustainability in business aviation is all about finding innovative strategies that go beyond SAF to reduce aviation's environmental impact...
15/07/2024
The EBAA Tech Committee: Steering Innovation in Business Aviation
The EBAA Tech Committee is set to put innovation and technology at the centre of the association's work...
20/06/2024
EBAA Launches New Messaging Booklet ''Flying Into The Future''
EBAA publishes a messaging booklet to showcase business aviation's societal value to decision-makers and the media.
25/04/2024
EBAA launches insightful webinar series to keep members informed on business aviation developments
EBAA inaugurates an exciting webinar series aimed at keeping members well-informed about the latest developments in the realm of business aviation...
18/04/2024
Italy requires special aircraft disinsection procedures to counter dengue virus
Italy has mandated new rules for aircraft disinsection affecting operators active in the country...
18/04/2024
EBAA welcomes Dublin Airport’s reversal on passenger traffic cap
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) announced the withdrawal of the planned passenger traffic cap at Dublin Airport (EIDW) following a successful joint advocacy initiative of IBGAA, with the active support of EBAA and NBAA...
