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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?
06/10/2021
Fit for 55 and public opinion: does the end justify the means?
Fit for 55 and public opinion: does the end justify the means?
The European Commission’s “Fit for 55” package published last July includes several proposals which will significantly affect our sector and society in general in the years to come.
06/10/2021
EBAA associate members complete successful online lunch time session series
Following a catalytic year of change and transformation, the question is ‘where do we go from here?
06/10/2021
EBAA adds additional training service to member advantage programme
EBAA recently boosted its member advantage programme by adding a service from the International Flight Operations academy.
06/10/2021
US to reopen for vaccinated travellers
The US will lift travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers, reopening its borders for the first time after an 18 months travel ban, for vaccinated travellers from 33 countries including all EU and EFTA Member States and the UK.
06/10/2021
EBAA commissions new Flight Time Limitations research
EBAA has invited pre-selected operators to take part in a study that will help to shape the future FTL legislation applicable to long-haul operations in Business aviation.
25/09/2021
PNR in Poland
Following a large number of questions regarding fines due to PNR issues in Poland EBAA has together with IATA, Airlines for Europe, the European Regional Airline Association and the support of the majority of regional Business aviation associations and the Air Charter Association sent a letter to the Polish government.
08/09/2021
Business aviation partners with CTX to offer seamless carbon offset resource to Business aviation
EBAA, through its membership with IBAC, has announced its new alliance with Carbon Trade eXchange (CTX) to 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
09/07/2021
Is SAF implemented in the legislation of Turkey?
Whilst the Business aviation operators are committed to make their industry greener and sustainable and the ReFuel EU Aviation initiative of the European Commission is becoming more and more concrete, several national legislations already make the use of biofuel mandatory for the airlines.
