Industry updates
Explore the latest news and developments in and around Business aviation, as well as EBAA’s announcements around our flagship events. Subscribe to receive The Loop, EBAA's news digest and alerts straight in your inbox.
Events listing
05/02/2021
Brexit: Returned Goods Relief
As a result of the UK’s departure from the European Union’s single market on 31 December 2020, there has been an increase in queries regarding the application of Returned Goods Relief (RGR).
27/01/2021
Extended Brexit Guidance
Following the publishing of the draft EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, EBAA continuously provides guidance to operators on how to continue operations in a post-Brexit reality.
26/01/2021
Israel suspends all flights through 31 January
The Israeli government has announced that Ben Gurion International Airport (LLBG/TLV) will close completely to all arrivals and departures from midnight on 26 January through to 31 January.
28/12/2020
Initial guidance on the draft EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
On Saturday 26 December 2020, the European Commission published the Draft EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The draft agreement foresees cooperation between the EU and UK and contains dedicated titles on transport and aviation which require appropriate level playing field guarantees.
20/12/2020
Netherlands bans flights from UK over new COVID19 mutation
Netherlands bans flights from UK over new COVID19 mutation
The Netherlands has banned flights from the United Kingdom out of concern for a new mutation of the virus that causes COVID19
14/12/2020
The 2020 Safety Summit: Resilience – Human and Business
This year’s theme looked into what happens when the concept of “business as usual” is overturned by an unprecedented event and how businesses have to adjust and find alternate ways to attain safety compliance, all while also caring for the wellbeing of their people.
14/12/2020
ATM reform in motion
The long-awaited legislative proposal will hopefully be approved by the end of 2021
14/12/2020
EBAA signs member sharing agreement with Irish association
EBAA has entered into a member sharing agreement with the recently launched Irish Business and General Aviation Association (IBGAA).
14/12/2020
Brexit & Business aviation: the live FAQ
In case you missed it, we published the live Q&A on Brexit with the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
14/12/2020
Dealing with internet scams
The internet and the ability to work online is a blessing where most the work is being conducted remotely. Imagine that the COVID19 Pandemic had occurred 20 years ago in a time when we were not so well connected. However, there is a downside, scamming and internet fraud is on the rise.
14/12/2020
What does "net-zero" really mean?
Over the last couple of years or so, we have heard many countries, sectors and individual corporations declare that they will be “net-zero” by 2050. Where did this expression come from and what does it mean for us and the Business aviation sector?
11/12/2020
EBAA gains new members
In a challenging industry climate, EBAA continues to welcome new companies into its membership.
10/12/2020
European Commission puts forward measures in case of “No-Deal” Brexit
On 10 December 2020, the European Commission put forward contingency measures to mitigate some of the significant disruptions that will occur on 1 January in case a deal with the UK is not yet in place.
16/11/2020
EBAA joins urgent call for action from the assembled European aviation sector
EBAA signed a declaration, alongside 19 other European aviation associations calling for a bold strategy for a sustainable recovery of European aviation.
05/11/2020
European airspace users provide views on the interim update of SES2+
While the COVID-19 pandemic has heavily impacted aviation and has caused a severe drop in traffic demand, it is also an opportunity to “build back better” a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable European Air Traffic Management, aligned with the political goals and ambition of the European Green Deal and a Europe that it fit for the digital age. The long awaited SES II + update proposal, published by the European Commission on 22 Sept, is therefore welcomed.
20/10/2020
A deeper look: COVID-19 impact on Business aviation by country
The Covid-19 outbreak is having a considerable impact on the aviation industry in Europe and around the world. More than 7 months after the beginning of the crisis and the grounding of almost all European airplanes until April, it is still difficult to have an overview of the impact of the pandemic on Business aviation
20/10/2020
New research programme: ATM and building the Digital European Sky
The European Commission is preparing the next European Research and Innovation Programme. In doing so, the Commission will set up partnerships (including the private sector as well as public entities) in several strategic industrial areas, including for air traffic management.
20/10/2020
Business aviation flight plan handling: EUROCONTROL’s guidelines to better fit into the Network picture
The COVID-19 crisis continues to severely impact the freedom of movements in Europe. Member States unilaterally impose travel restrictions, travel bans, tests and quarantine. This heavily hit the airline industry which has still not fully recovered even during the usually busy summer holiday season. Its traffic remained at around 45% of the 2019 levels.
20/10/2020
EBAA’s Associate Members (AMAC) rethink Business aviation
The Associate Member Advisory Council (AMAC), a group which advises the EBAA Board of Governors on areas of interest to the membership and acts as the bridge between EBAA and our associate members, recently launched an online virtual roundtable series aimed at rethinking different aspects of the Business aviation industry.
20/10/2020
EBAA adds five new services to member advantage marketplace
EBAA recently boosted its member advantage programme, which allows EBAA members access to exclusive members benefits.
This means that EBAA members can make significant savings thanks to a range of exclusive offers with some of our trusted member companies.
This means that EBAA members can make significant savings thanks to a range of exclusive offers with some of our trusted member companies.
