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14/07/2022
European Business aviation backed amendment on “SAF Book and Claim” introduced by European Parliament
Brussels, 14 July 2022. The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) welcomes the decision by the European Parliament to introduce an amendment to RefuelEU, considering the possible introduction of a book and claim system for SAF across the Union. The amendment followed a dedicated campaign by aviation stakeholders together with EBAA to help avoid unnecessary logistics and bureaucracy, and increase the use by Business aviation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
25/05/2022
Business Aviation’s Future Takes Center Stage at EBACE2022
Geneva, Switzerland, 25 May, 2022. The 2022 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2022) concluded as one of the most transformative and important events ever for an industry soaring with new momentum into the future.
24/05/2022
EBAA Young Ambassadors Launch Tier 1 of Sustainability Label S.T.A.R.S at EBACE2022
Geneva, 24 May 2022. The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) are today highlighting the official launch of the ambitious programme called S.T.A.R.S. – Standards & Training for Aviation Responsibility and Sustainability - at the 2022 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2022), taking place 23-25 May in Geneva, Switzerland.
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27/04/2022
EBAA Interactive Data Yearbook improved and accessible to all
Brussels, 27 April 2022. The European Business Aviation Association is today highlighting the contribution of Business aviation to the region’s economy and its importance for post-COVID19 recovery with the publication of its annual Yearbook. Improved and more accessible tha other years, this edition is open to the public.
19/04/2022
Social Media Influencer Sam Chui Partners With EBACE Organizers to Showcase EBACE Highlights: Join the Conversation
Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, April 19, 2022 – The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced a collaboration with leading aviation industry social media influencer Sam Chui to share highlights of Europe’s biggest business aviation event – the 2022 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2022), taking place May 23-25 in Geneva, Switzerland.
13/04/2022
Tennis Icon, Pilot Martina Navratilova to Offer Leadership Lessons On and Off the Court at EBACE2022
Brussels, Belgium and Washington DC, 12 April 2022 – Athlete, advocate and aviator Martina Navratilova will be a keynote speaker on the opening day of the 2022 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2022), taking place May 23-25 at the Palexpo center and adjacent Geneva International Airport in Geneva, Switzerland.
22/02/2022
EBACE2022 to Feature Speaker Maya Ghazal, Groundbreaking Refugee Pilot
Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, Feb. 22, 2022 – Maya Ghazal, pioneering pilot and celebrated Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, will be a featured speaker at the 2022 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2022) in Geneva, Switzerland.
17/02/2022
European Business Aviation Association joins forces with Europe’s leading aeronautics and aviation university
17 February 2022, Brussels/Toulouse. Today the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (ENAC) announce their new partnership in promoting European Business aviation by way of a new, first-of-its-kind Business aviation programme.
07/02/2022
EBAA signs European declaration on decarbonisation of aviation
February 7 2022, Brussels. The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), signed a European declaration on decarbonising aviation, under the French presidency at the Aviation Summit on the 3rd and 4th of February in Toulouse.
01/02/2022
EBAA Cancels AIROPS22, Announces New Dates for 2023
01 February 2022, Brussels. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) today decided to cancel #AIROPS22 and announce the dates for #AIROPS23, planned for 14-15 February 2023.
01/12/2021
EBAA Shifts Annual Safety Summit from Physical to Digital
01 December 2021, Brusssels. Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Europe, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) today announced the shift of the Annual Safety Summit from a physical, to a virtual Summit on December 13-14th , keeping the original dates.
29/11/2021
EBAA calls on governments to use an individual risk-based approach versus “country-to-country” to avoid ineffective travel bans
The European Business Aviation community supports the European Commission’s proposal to update the rules on coordination of safe and free movement in the EU focusing on a ‘person-based approach' but considers that after 2 years of experience of the covid-19 pandemic, this approach should avoid the repetition of inefficient actions and measures.
18/10/2021
European Business aviation issues joint letter to Czech Presidency
18 October, 2022, (Brussels). EBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have today issued a joint letter addressed to the Czech Presidency of the European Council, drawing attention to potentially detrimental regulation to the European Business aviation industry ahead of the informal meeting of transport ministers to be held on 20 and 21 October 2022.
14/10/2021
EBACE Organizers Announce Trailblazing 19-Year-Old Pilot Flying Solo Around the World as Keynote Speaker for May Convention
Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 14, 2021 – Zara Rutherford, the youngest woman attempting to fly solo around the world, will be a keynote speaker on May 23 at the 2022 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2022). The announcement was made today at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and NBAA, the co-hosts of EBACE.
07/10/2021
EBAA Membership strengthened with new operator AllianceJet
Brussels, 7 October 2021. In a challenging industry climate, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is pleased to announce the joining of a new operator to its membership, AllianceJet. A relatively new company, AllianceJet bolstered its leadership with the arrival of CEO Hervé Laitat who encouraged the operator to join the European trade association.
19/07/2021
Six Business aviation companies are ready to pilot S.T.A.R.S. and help accelerate sustainability across the industry
Brussels/ Montreal, 19 July 2021. Today, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the International Business Aviation Council announce the launch of a comprehensive pilot programme for S.T.A.R.S. - Standards & Training for Aviation Responsibility and Sustainability.
19/07/2021
EBAA & MBAA call on Malta to meet its commitments to facilitate free and safe travel within the EU
After 18 months of pandemic, business aviation operators, terminals (FBOs) and all partners and stakeholders of the business aviation value chain have implemented safety measures at every stage of the journey to ensure the health and wellbeing of passengers, workers and citizens in general. Our industry cooperated with EASA to define an effective and efficient EASA-ECDC COVID-19 Aviation Health Safety Protocol that all our stakeholders apply.
15/07/2021
European Business Aviation industry encouraged by RefuelEU Aviation initiative
Brussels, 15 July 2021. Today, industry associations European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are encouraged by the newly published RefuelEU Aviation Initiative, as it works towards advancing the production, availability and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the region.
25/06/2021
EBAA honours life, legacy and dedication of Co-Founder François Chavatte
Brussels, 25 June 2021. European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) Chairman Juergen Wiese and Secretary-General Athar Husain Khan joined together to honour the life, legacy and dedication of EBAA Co-Founder and Business aviation visionary Mr François Chavatte, who passed away on the 24th of June 2021.
27/05/2021
European Business Aviation notes aviation emissions study points out missed opportunities
European Business Aviation notes aviation emissions study points out missed opportunities
27 May 2021, Brussels. Today, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) notes the study on Business aviation by Transport & Environment and points out the European sector has been working diligently and successfully towards decarbonisation through its own commitment on climate change since 2009.