Five additional transport and aviation organisations have joined the Athens Declaration & Call for Action, strengthening industry pressure on EU institutions and national governments to ensure the full and consistent...
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Renewed concerns have been raised ahead of the Easter break about the operational impact of the Schengen Entry-Exit System (EES) rollout, with the transition phase coming to an end during...
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ACI Europe, A4E (Airlines for Europe), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have released a joint statement warning that the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) is continuing to cause delays,...
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Airports Council International (ACI) Europe has criticised the Dutch government, accusing it of undermining connectivity and weakening investment in decarbonisation, following the decision to increase taxes on airfares. While the...
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Ursula von der Leyen Europe’s aviation sector has called on Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, to establish an Aviation Strategy that demonstrates the necessity of aviation...
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The French Government is planning to raise aviation taxes to compensate for the country’s national debt, and European airlines and airports are concerned with the consequences. France’s national debt is...
Read MoreThe European Commission has outlined proposals aimed at reducing net EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% (compared to 1990 levels) by 2030 in its 'Fit for 55'...
Read MoreEurope's aviation sector has welcomed the European Commission's proposal for a Digital Green Certificate system. The proposed certification scheme will require EU States to issue common, inter-operable and mutually-recognised certificates...
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While aviation has been devastated by the pandemic it continues to demonstrate its resilience particularly in making flying more sustainable for the long term. Last week five European aviation associations...
Read MoreFollowing the adoption on Tuesday 13 October by European Affairs Ministers of a Council Recommendation on travel restrictions, airports and airlines across the aviation sector have branded it a failure...
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