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15/10/2021

EU opens call for proposals on infrastructure

The European Union opened a 2021 CEF Transport call for proposals
EU opens call for proposals on infrastructure
06/10/2021

A reflection on summer 2021 for Business aviation

The COVID19 crisis had effects on our society as a whole, with a considerable impact on global air transport in particular. As aircraft are by nature borderless, the closure of borders by Governments has led to a disruption of aviation as it was then known and all the industries that depend on it (tourism, hotels, etc.).
A reflection on summer 2021 for Business aviation
06/10/2021

Energy Tax Directive: a significant taxation reform to come

In July, the European Commission issued its "Fit For 55 Package", a series of legislative proposals under the European Green Deal. The aim is to make all sectors of the EUs economy ready to meet the challenge of a climate-neutral continent by 2050.
Energy Tax Directive: a significant taxation reform to come
06/10/2021

The IBAC Carbon Exchange – An Overview

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has recently announced its new alliance with Carbon Trade eXchange (CTX). This partnership will provide a transparent and efficient platform for Business aviation companies to voluntarily purchase carbon credits to offset their CO2 emissions as part of an overall sustainability plan.
The IBAC Carbon Exchange – An Overview
06/10/2021

Recent developments on international data transfer under GDPR

What do Business aviation operators need to think about when transferring personal data to third parties?
Recent developments on international data transfer under GDPR
06/10/2021

Fit for 55 and public opinion: does the end justify the means?

The European Commission’s “Fit for 55” package published last July includes several proposals which will significantly affect our sector and society in general in the years to come.
Fit for 55 and public opinion: does the end justify the means?
06/10/2021

EBAA associate members complete successful online lunch time session series

Following a catalytic year of change and transformation, the question is ‘where do we go from here?
EBAA associate members complete successful online lunch time session series
06/10/2021

EBAA adds additional training service to member advantage programme

EBAA recently boosted its member advantage programme by adding a service from the International Flight Operations academy.
EBAA adds additional training service to member advantage programme
06/10/2021

US to reopen for vaccinated travellers

The US will lift travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers, reopening its borders for the first time after an 18 months travel ban, for vaccinated travellers from 33 countries including all EU and EFTA Member States and the UK.
US to reopen for vaccinated travellers
06/10/2021

EBAA commissions new Flight Time Limitations research

FTL
EBAA has invited pre-selected operators to take part in a study that will help to shape the future FTL legislation applicable to long-haul operations in Business aviation.
EBAA commissions new Flight Time Limitations research
25/09/2021

PNR in Poland

PNR
Following a large number of questions regarding fines due to PNR issues in Poland EBAA has together with IATA, Airlines for Europe, the European Regional Airline Association and the support of the majority of regional Business aviation associations and the Air Charter Association sent a letter to the Polish government.
PNR in Poland
08/09/2021

Business aviation partners with CTX to offer seamless carbon offset resource to Business aviation

EBAA, through its membership with IBAC, has announced its new alliance with Carbon Trade eXchange (CTX) to provide a transparent and efficient platform for business aviation companies to voluntarily purchase carbon credits to offset their CO2 emissions as part of an overall sustainability plan
Business aviation partners with CTX to offer seamless carbon offset resource to Business aviation
09/07/2021

Is SAF implemented in the legislation of Turkey?

Whilst the Business aviation operators are committed to make their industry greener and sustainable and the ReFuel EU Aviation initiative of the European Commission is becoming more and more concrete, several national legislations already make the use of biofuel mandatory for the airlines.
Is SAF implemented in the legislation of Turkey?
09/07/2021

Italy: How is SAF implemented in the legislation of EU member states?

Whilst the Business aviation operators are committed to make their industry greener and sustainable and the ReFuel EU Aviation initiative of the European Commission is becoming more and more concrete, several national legislations already make the use of biofuel mandatory for the airlines.
Italy: How is SAF implemented in the legislation of EU member states?
09/07/2021

Germany: How is SAF implemented in the legislation of EU member states?

Whilst the Business aviation operators are committed to make their industry greener and sustainable and the ReFuel EU Aviation initiative of the European Commission is becoming more and more concrete, several national legislations already make the use of biofuel mandatory for the airlines.
Germany: How is SAF implemented in the legislation of EU member states?
09/07/2021

Aviation cybercrime is on the rise.

EUROCONTROL’s think paper no 12 on cybersecurity indicates that airlines continue to be an irresistible target for cybercriminals, with around $1 billion a year lost from fraudulent websites alone.
Aviation cybercrime is on the rise.
04/06/2021

EASA publishes results of UAM societal acceptance study

On 19 May, EASA shared the results of a comprehensive study on public perception of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solutions, conducted over a period of 6 months.
EASA publishes results of UAM societal acceptance study
04/06/2021

EBAA becomes a member of the Flight Safety Foundation

The EBAA team is proud to report becoming a member of the prestigious Flight Safety Foundation in early May.
EBAA becomes a member of the Flight Safety Foundation
04/06/2021

EASA organises Ramp-Up Safety Week

As the aviation industry prepares itself for the summer season, the safety of operations relies on resilient management systems and the whole aviation community working together.
EASA organises Ramp-Up Safety Week
04/06/2021

ICAO VOLCEX21 planned for November 2021

As an anniversary of sorts, the Volcanic Ash Exercise 2020 (VOLCEX20) was planned as a reenactment of the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull volcano (Iceland) in April 2010. For well know reasons the VOLCEX20 was canceled last year, but it is coming back on the 16th of November 2021.
ICAO VOLCEX21 planned for November 2021