18 March 2020 (Brussels). The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) respects the decision by European authorities to temporarily restrict non-essential travel, but calls on the European Commission, the Member States and Switzerland to consider all recovery and relief measures available to ensure business continuity for operators, airports and others in the business aviation industry.

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is closely monitoring developments related to the Coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak.

The safety and security of the participants at the EBAA Annual Meetings is the highest priority for the EBAA. As of this time, EBAA intends to proceed with the Annual Meetings as planned, while working with government and industry experts to inform ongoing decisions.

EBAA invited CEOs of companies involved in the European Business aviation sector to participate in a brief anonymous survey to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on their companies. This online survey was conducted between 26 March and 2 April 2020.

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.

Using EUROCONTROL data, we have compiled the European Business aviation traffic figures for January 2025.

Using EUROCONTROL data, we have compiled the European Business aviation traffic figures for December 2024.

Using EUROCONTROL data, we have compiled the European Business aviation traffic figures for November 2024.

The past five years marked a turbulent era for European business aviation, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath. While activity surged briefly from mid-2021 to late 2022, driven by new customer demand and disrupted commercial flights, levels returned to pre-pandemic norms by late 2022. Claims of explosive growth are exaggerated, as 2022 activity mirrored 2007, highlighting the industry’s stability amid polarized debates on sustainability and class issues.

Using EUROCONTROL data, we have compiled the European Business aviation traffic figures for October 2024.