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Following the entry into force of the ReFuelEU Regulation in January 2025, several European business aviation operators have started to voice concerns over the operational issues with the implementation of the regulation’s Article 5, forbidding fuel tankering at Union airports and requiring burdensome administrative requirements. EBAA has gathered a group of expert members’ operators to help the association shape arguments in view of the ReFuelEU review in 2027 and assist other members with compliance.

After Dublin Airport's proposal to cease general aviation activities, EBAA, IBGAA, and NBAA are actively engaged in advocacy efforts to safeguard the interests of Business aviation in Ireland...

EBAA’s Advocacy Committee examines policy issues and assists the association in setting up common positions and advocacy strategies for the Business aviation sector.

This spring, EASA launched an impact assessment survey as part of the rulemaking task RMT.0392, as outlined in the EBAA industry update from 10/02/2023 (link to https://www.ebaa.org/industry-updates/european-plan-for-aviation-safety-2023-2025-epas-impact-on-business-aviation/). The aim is to review the existing Complex Motor-Powered Aircraft (CMPA) criteria under Regulation (EU) 965/2012 and explore more relevant, balanced alternatives. The survey closed on 27 June 2025. We hope many of you had the chance to share your views.

The Spanish Business Aviation Association (SPBAA) has renewed its Board of Directors, appointing Olivier Poncet as President, to bolster its commitment to represent and grow the national business aviation sector. With around thirty member organizations, SPBAA aims to be the unified voice for the industry in Spain, prioritizing expanded membership and serving as a key interlocutor for aviation authorities to address sector challenges and contribute expertise.

On the 9th of June the European legislature has entered into its first year of tenure, with the Commission currently focusing on developing new proposals, in line with its 2025 Work Programme, as well as reviewing existing pieces of legislation that are deemed to need a refit. Among the list of legislation being reviewed is the Air Service Regulation (1008/2008), first adopted in 2008, which lays down rules for the operation of air transport services in the EU, including the licensing of EU air carriers and price transparency.

As EBACE25 draws to a close, the atmosphere at Geneva’s Palexpo reflects a sense of momentum, purpose and progress. This year marks a new chapter as the first edition led solely by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). More than a handover, EBACE25 debuted a bold new identity: a reimagined platform designed by and for the industry, signalling a clear shift toward a more connected, forward-facing future for Business Aviation in Europe.