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
10/12/2020
European Commission puts forward measures in case of “No-Deal” Brexit
On 10 December 2020, the European Commission put forward contingency measures to mitigate some of the significant disruptions that will occur on 1 January in case a deal with the UK is not yet in place.
16/11/2020
EBAA joins urgent call for action from the assembled European aviation sector
EBAA signed a declaration, alongside 19 other European aviation associations calling for a bold strategy for a sustainable recovery of European aviation.
05/11/2020
European airspace users provide views on the interim update of SES2+
While the COVID-19 pandemic has heavily impacted aviation and has caused a severe drop in traffic demand, it is also an opportunity to “build back better” a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable European Air Traffic Management, aligned with the political goals and ambition of the European Green Deal and a Europe that it fit for the digital age. The long awaited SES II + update proposal, published by the European Commission on 22 Sept, is therefore welcomed.
20/10/2020
A deeper look: COVID-19 impact on Business aviation by country
The Covid-19 outbreak is having a considerable impact on the aviation industry in Europe and around the world. More than 7 months after the beginning of the crisis and the grounding of almost all European airplanes until April, it is still difficult to have an overview of the impact of the pandemic on Business aviation
20/10/2020
New research programme: ATM and building the Digital European Sky
The European Commission is preparing the next European Research and Innovation Programme. In doing so, the Commission will set up partnerships (including the private sector as well as public entities) in several strategic industrial areas, including for air traffic management.
20/10/2020
Business aviation flight plan handling: EUROCONTROL’s guidelines to better fit into the Network picture
The COVID-19 crisis continues to severely impact the freedom of movements in Europe. Member States unilaterally impose travel restrictions, travel bans, tests and quarantine. This heavily hit the airline industry which has still not fully recovered even during the usually busy summer holiday season. Its traffic remained at around 45% of the 2019 levels.
20/10/2020
EBAA’s Associate Members (AMAC) rethink Business aviation
The Associate Member Advisory Council (AMAC), a group which advises the EBAA Board of Governors on areas of interest to the membership and acts as the bridge between EBAA and our associate members, recently launched an online virtual roundtable series aimed at rethinking different aspects of the Business aviation industry.
20/10/2020
EBAA adds five new services to member advantage marketplace
EBAA recently boosted its member advantage programme, which allows EBAA members access to exclusive members benefits.
This means that EBAA members can make significant savings thanks to a range of exclusive offers with some of our trusted member companies.
This means that EBAA members can make significant savings thanks to a range of exclusive offers with some of our trusted member companies.
20/10/2020
EBAA adds 45 companies to membership
The summer and early Autumn months have seen an uptick in members joining the EBAA, with many citing EBAA’s bolstered data services and operational updates as a reason for joining.
20/10/2020
Novel fuel sources for Business aviation
As we enter the third decade of the century, the focus on environmental and wider sustainability responsibilities within civil aviation becomes more acute, this of course includes Business aviation. This is further heightened as the sector recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, which has also been linked to improved environmental performance.
16/07/2020
Brexit: Getting ready for changes
On 9 July 2020, the European Commission adopted a communication to help national authorities, businesses and citizens prepare for the inevitable changes that will arise at the end of the transition period.
03/07/2020
What you need to know about the new EBAA website
In the crowded landscape of EU public affairs, a compelling online presence is more necessary than ever to help decision-makers make informed choices that affect the Business aviation sector.
01/07/2020
COVID-19: Borders are opening, with restrictions still in place
As of 1 July 2020, the European Commission advises EU and Schengen member states to progressively re-open their borders to residents of certain third countries through a new portal “Re-open EU”.
01/07/2020
COVID-19: EASA publishes guidelines to ease FTL compliance
On 26 May, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announced the COVID-19 guidelines for FTL temporary exemptions.
01/07/2020
COVID-19: Coordination is vital for proper recovery in airspace management
In these times of crisis, coordination is vital to develop joint solutions which will ease a quick return to normal flight operations.
01/07/2020
Are you aware of the developments on the European Communication and Surveillance mandates?
Europe has been very busy in the past years to reform the way airspace is managed to build a more efficient system.
01/07/2020
New AMAC virtual events series
Associate Member Advisory Council launches webinar series: rethinking Business Aviation
01/07/2020
Do you remember Brexit?
The UK left the European Union at 11.00 PM CET on 31 January 2020, ending 47 years of membership.
01/07/2020
COVID-19: Return to normal operations for Business aviation
The past 4 months have been a whirlwind for the entire world, as states have introduced measures to control outbreaks and spreading of the COVID-19 virus.
01/07/2020
Business aviation sustainability: Tax vs Carbon Offset
In this unprecedented global downturn, there are calls from some quarters to ensure that as part of the recovery and return to normal operations process, aircraft operators do so, whether they have received assistance or not, with an improved environmental profile.
