EBAA launches a new generation of dual membership agreements

By Arthur Thomas, Director Industry Affairs and Market Intelligence EBAA 

As of January 2026, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has introduced a new generation of dual membership agreements with several national business aviation associations across Europe.

This initiative reflects a clear and long-standing objective: simplifying membership structures for companies and individuals active in European business aviation, while strengthening coordination between the European and national levels of representation.

For many years, members have highlighted the complexity created by multiple memberships across different associations, sometimes operating closely together, sometimes independently. At the same time, the realities of European regulation and advocacy increasingly require stronger coordination, closer cooperation, and a more unified industry voice.

EBAA firmly believes that the industry is always stronger when working together

In parallel with the reform of membership fees introduced in January 2026, EBAA has therefore implemented a “single entry” membership model through new dual agreements with six national associations across Europe.

Under this new framework, membership in EBAA now automatically includes membership in the relevant national partner association, and vice versa.

In practical terms, members benefit simultaneously from:

• European-level representation, advocacy, intelligence, and services provided by EBAA;
• National-level support, networking, and engagement delivered by the partner association in the member’s primary European territory.

The objective is simple: one membership, one fee, one coordinated ecosystem

The six partner associations currently included in this framework are:

• EBAA France
• Malta Business Aviation Association (MBAA)
• Italian Business Aviation Association (IBAA)
• Dutch Business Aviation Association (DBAA)
• Irish Business and General Aviation Association (IBGAA)
• Spanish Business Aviation Association (SPBAA)

The model is also designed to accommodate companies and organisations with operational footprints spanning multiple European territories, ensuring that the membership structure remains flexible and adapted to the realities of the industry.

Beyond simplification, this new framework significantly increases the overall value of membership. Members now benefit from an expanded network and a broader catalogue of services covering both the European and national dimensions of business aviation advocacy and representation.

Through this coordinated structure, members gain access not only to EBAA’s European engagement and lobbying activities, but also to the local expertise, relationships, and operational support provided by national association teams.

Importantly, the single membership fee directly contributes to supporting and funding the work carried out collectively by both the European association and its national partners.

This new approach marks an important evolution in how the business aviation community organises itself in Europe, creating a more coherent, efficient, and collaborative ecosystem for members across the continent.

From January 2026 onward, the EBAA membership experience becomes simpler, stronger, and more connected than ever before