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01/02/2022
EBAA Cancels AIROPS22, Announces New Dates for 2023
01 February 2022, Brussels. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) today decided to cancel #AIROPS22 and announce the dates for #AIROPS23, planned for 14-15 February 2023.
01/12/2021
EBAA Shifts Annual Safety Summit from Physical to Digital
01 December 2021, Brusssels. Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Europe, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) today announced the shift of the Annual Safety Summit from a physical, to a virtual Summit on December 13-14th , keeping the original dates.
29/11/2021
EBAA calls on governments to use an individual risk-based approach versus “country-to-country” to avoid ineffective travel bans
The European Business Aviation community supports the European Commission’s proposal to update the rules on coordination of safe and free movement in the EU focusing on a ‘person-based approach' but considers that after 2 years of experience of the covid-19 pandemic, this approach should avoid the repetition of inefficient actions and measures.
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18/10/2021
European Business aviation issues joint letter to Czech Presidency
18 October, 2022, (Brussels). EBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have today issued a joint letter addressed to the Czech Presidency of the European Council, drawing attention to potentially detrimental regulation to the European Business aviation industry ahead of the informal meeting of transport ministers to be held on 20 and 21 October 2022.
14/10/2021
EBACE Organizers Announce Trailblazing 19-Year-Old Pilot Flying Solo Around the World as Keynote Speaker for May Convention
Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 14, 2021 – Zara Rutherford, the youngest woman attempting to fly solo around the world, will be a keynote speaker on May 23 at the 2022 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2022). The announcement was made today at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and NBAA, the co-hosts of EBACE.
07/10/2021
EBAA Membership strengthened with new operator AllianceJet
Brussels, 7 October 2021. In a challenging industry climate, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is pleased to announce the joining of a new operator to its membership, AllianceJet. A relatively new company, AllianceJet bolstered its leadership with the arrival of CEO Hervé Laitat who encouraged the operator to join the European trade association.
19/07/2021
Six Business aviation companies are ready to pilot S.T.A.R.S. and help accelerate sustainability across the industry
Brussels/ Montreal, 19 July 2021. Today, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the International Business Aviation Council announce the launch of a comprehensive pilot programme for S.T.A.R.S. - Standards & Training for Aviation Responsibility and Sustainability.
19/07/2021
EBAA & MBAA call on Malta to meet its commitments to facilitate free and safe travel within the EU
After 18 months of pandemic, business aviation operators, terminals (FBOs) and all partners and stakeholders of the business aviation value chain have implemented safety measures at every stage of the journey to ensure the health and wellbeing of passengers, workers and citizens in general. Our industry cooperated with EASA to define an effective and efficient EASA-ECDC COVID-19 Aviation Health Safety Protocol that all our stakeholders apply.
15/07/2021
European Business Aviation industry encouraged by RefuelEU Aviation initiative
Brussels, 15 July 2021. Today, industry associations European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are encouraged by the newly published RefuelEU Aviation Initiative, as it works towards advancing the production, availability and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the region.
25/06/2021
EBAA honours life, legacy and dedication of Co-Founder François Chavatte
Brussels, 25 June 2021. European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) Chairman Juergen Wiese and Secretary-General Athar Husain Khan joined together to honour the life, legacy and dedication of EBAA Co-Founder and Business aviation visionary Mr François Chavatte, who passed away on the 24th of June 2021.
27/05/2021
European Business Aviation notes aviation emissions study points out missed opportunities
European Business Aviation notes aviation emissions study points out missed opportunities
27 May 2021, Brussels. Today, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) notes the study on Business aviation by Transport & Environment and points out the European sector has been working diligently and successfully towards decarbonisation through its own commitment on climate change since 2009.
21/05/2021
European Business Aviation cautiously welcomes agreement on ‘EU Digital COVID Certificate’, urges swift and harmonised implementation by Member States
21 May 2021, Brussels. Today the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) cautiously welcomes the provisional agreement for an EU Digital COVID19 Certificate and urges EU and EFTA Member States to implement the agreement swiftly and in a harmonised manner across the board.
20/05/2021
EBACE Connect a success, characterised by forward-looking energy, excitement
20 May 2021, Brussels, Belgium/Washington DC. As the first-ever EBACE Connect concluded today, organisers reported the digital event soared beyond expectations, demonstrating the global business aviation community’s eagerness to embrace the future, focus on new opportunities and fire the imagination.
12/05/2021
Europe’s airspace users expected to cover up to €5.4 bn in lost ANSP revenues through higher ATC charges beginning in 2023
12 May 2021, Brussels. Member States yesterday approved a revised regulation updating the EU-wide performance targets for air navigation service providers (ANSPs).
03/05/2021
EBACE Connect Keynotes Look to the Future of Aviation
3 May 2021, Brussels, Belgium/ Washington, DC. Erik Lindbergh, a famed pilot and aviation visionary who has followed in the footsteps of his iconic grandfather in charting a course for the industry’s future, will headline the first of two exciting keynote sessions for EBACE Connect, on 18 May.
20/04/2021
Business Aviation’s first-ever EU Summit delivers European vision for further deployment of SAF
20 April 2021, Brussels. Today, the first-ever European Business Aviation SAF Summit concluded with a strategic plan for advancing the production, availability and use of sustainable aviation fuels in the region.
16/04/2021
Aviation Industry Announces Establishment of the “Council on Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accountability”
15 April 2021, Brussels/Washington, DC. The aviation industry announced that – to build on its already impressive scope of activities for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions – they are establishing the Council on Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accountability (CoSAFA), which is intended to accelerate the industry’s movement toward further decarbonizing aviation and increasing the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
08/04/2021
EBAA launches Ambassador programme: Europe’s premier peer-networking platform for Business aviation
EBAA launches Ambassador programme: Europe’s premier peer-networking platform for Business aviation
8 April 2021, Brussels. Today, the European Business Aviation Association, officially announces the launch of its innovative peer-networking Ambassador programme. Alongside the launch of an online platform, the programme allows industry leaders to join closed workshops and forums to address the greatest challenges and opportunities for Business aviation.
26/03/2021
EBAA Yearbook showcases value of Business aviation to economic recovery
EBAA Yearbook showcases value of Business aviation to economic recovery
Brussels, 26 March 2021. The European Business Aviation Association is today highlighting the contribution of Business aviation to the region’s economy and its importance for post-COVID19 recovery with the publication of its annual Yearbook.
24/03/2021
European Business Aviation sends urgent call to action in restoring European connectivity ahead of EU summit
European Business Aviation sends urgent call to action in restoring European connectivity ahead of EU summit
24 March 2021, Brussels. Today, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) urged EU institutions, European Member states, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and other vital stakeholders to collaborate closely and develop harmonised rules for the safe reopening of air travel, proposing guidelines that ensure Business aviation’s safe and timely return to operations.
