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Brussels, 31 January 2024. The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced a joint initiative aimed at significantly boosting the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) within the European Business Aviation sector. This ambitious move goes well beyond current legislative requirements, signalling a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability in aviation.

There are several regulatory market-based measures, such as the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS).

While the EU Parliament's approval of ReFuel EU Aviation marks a significant milestone in boosting Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) availability in Europe, the absence of a Book & Claim system presents substantial challenges for the Business aviation sector.

Labour shortage issues in the Business aviation industry have recently become a recurring topic of discussion among professionals. Addressing this challenge will necessitate a sustained, collective effort from the entire industry to better engage with younger generations.

S.T.A.R.S. (Standards & Training for Aviation Responsibility and Sustainability) is an initiative launched by young business aviation professionals with the support of EBAA and IBAC to help the industry align with the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Brussels, 13 September 2023. The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) welcomes the final agreement on RefuelEU 2021/0205, voted today in the European Parliament plenary. The agreement marks the first-ever Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate in the EU, but noticeably lacks a Book & Claim system.

The EU Taxonomy is set to open a new chapter in the history of sustainable financing in Europe. In this article, we aim to unpack the Taxonomy framework and reflect on its risks for the Business aviation sector.

The entry into force of the Emission Trading Scheme for Aviation heralds a pivotal step towards advancing the decarbonisation of the aviation industry. In this article, we will explore what changes the new scheme will bring to Business aviation operators.

Brussels, Belgium, 13 April 2023 – With the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2023) just weeks away, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) are pleased to announce that Toto Wolff, Team Principal of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, and F1 executive Susie Wolff will kick off the show as keynote speakers.