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Events listing
10/02/2023
Fit-For-55 Last-mile: What to expect for Business aviation
The "Fit for 55" package is a set of proposals put forward by the European Commission in July 2021 to help member states of the European Union decarbonise the European economy.
10/02/2023
The Paths to Net-Zero: Strategies for Reducing Carbon Emissions
The global Business aviation community has long been mindful of the need to mitigate its impact on the environment. In 2009, the industry came together and announced the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change (BACCC)
10/02/2023
European Plan for Aviation Safety 2023-2025 (EPAS): Impact on Business aviation
On the 17th of January, the European Union Agency for Aviation Safety (EASA) published the latest edition of the European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS) 2023-2025. Let's dive into what it entails for Business Aviation.
13/01/2023
EU-LISA
Over the last few weeks the EBAA has received multiple questions on the EU-LISA programs EES and ETIAS.
06/12/2022
EBAA partners up with CJI
EBAA members can save £100 on Corporate Jet Investor London 2023
20/10/2022
Policymakers: Don’t clip our wings. Let’s get green aviation off the ground together
So far, the 2020s have been an interesting time for European Business aviation. Following the uncertainty of COVID-19 and its impact on aviation as a whole, our industry hit new heights in July 2021, recording our busiest month ever with around 85,000 flights. This trend has continued into 2022, as commercial aviation has struggled to come to terms with rebounding demand of travellers.
15/07/2022
EBAA members to receive discounted training at Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (ENAC)
EBAA members will receive a discount to participate in ENAC's new 2-day training focussing on Business aviation law and European jurisdictions.
26/06/2022
Sanctions on Russia: FAQ
EBAA has received a lot of questions following the several sanctions imposed on Russia. We have collected many of these questions and provided some clear answers and guidance.
10/03/2022
What is EU taxonomy?
The EU taxonomy is a classification system, establishing a list of environmentally sustainable economic activities.
10/03/2022
Membership growth & advantage programme: A growing trend represents industry dynamism.
Since January 2022 14 members have joined the EBAA, reflecting growing industry confidence.
10/03/2022
Ambassador programme goes from strength to strength
EBAA’s ambassador programme is going from strength to strength and recently added 9 new ambassadors.
27/02/2022
Air travel no longer possible between Russia & the EU
In response to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the EU proposed on 27 February 2022 a prohibition on all Russian-owned, Russian registered or Russian-controlled aircraft.
24/02/2022
Restricted airspace for civil aviation operations in Eastern Europe and EU Sanctions
As of 24 February 2022, due to high safety risks caused by military activity, the several eastern European airspace have been restricted (i.e. closed) for civil aviation operations.
02/02/2022
PNR: Legislative proposal by Polish Senate gives cause for optimism
EBAA is aware several cases are going through the Polish court, but there is no clear answer or timeline to clear the issue. EBAA Member lawyer Paweł Mazur from EBAA member Wardyński & Partners drafted an update.
03/12/2021
US published additional health safety protocols with implications for international travel
Early next week, the United States will tighten pre-departure testing protocols by requiring all inbound international travellers to test within one day of departure globally, regardless of nationality or vaccination status. This tighter testing timeline provides an added degree of public health protection as scientists continue to assess the Omicron variant.
15/10/2021
EU opens call for proposals on infrastructure
The European Union opened a 2021 CEF Transport call for proposals
06/10/2021
A reflection on summer 2021 for Business aviation
The COVID19 crisis had effects on our society as a whole, with a considerable impact on global air transport in particular. As aircraft are by nature borderless, the closure of borders by Governments has led to a disruption of aviation as it was then known and all the industries that depend on it (tourism, hotels, etc.).
06/10/2021
Energy Tax Directive: a significant taxation reform to come
In July, the European Commission issued its "Fit For 55 Package", a series of legislative proposals under the European Green Deal. The aim is to make all sectors of the EUs economy ready to meet the challenge of a climate-neutral continent by 2050.
06/10/2021
The IBAC Carbon Exchange – An Overview
The IBAC Carbon Exchange – An Overview
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has recently announced its new alliance with Carbon Trade eXchange (CTX). This partnership will provide a transparent and efficient platform for Business aviation companies to voluntarily purchase carbon credits to offset their CO2 emissions as part of an overall sustainability plan.
06/10/2021
Recent developments on international data transfer under GDPR
Recent developments on international data transfer under GDPR
What do Business aviation operators need to think about when transferring personal data to third parties?
