EBAA develops an annual summary of business aviation in 31 European countries. The “country profiles” describe the stakeholders, economic impact, number of business aviation departures, market share, and traffic performance.

With an 8.9% upsurge in movements compared to the same period last year, October’s strong business aviation traffic figures in Europe signalled a key milestone for the sector, with the first full 12 months of uninterrupted growth in almost a decade...

It provides efficient, productive and secure business travel to accommodate schedules and reach destinations not compatible with limitations set by commercial airline itineraries.

The EU–U.S. trade agreement imposes a 15% tariff on most goods — but aviation doesn't fall under that. Aircraft, aircraft engines, and parts remain zero-tariff, ensuring transatlantic supply chains. This outcome follows intense lobbying by industry leaders on both sides of the Atlantic. One major win for business aviation — it ensures stability, access, and growth.

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.

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.