Broader aviation industry coalition calls for stronger enforcement of EU airport noise rules
Five additional transport and aviation organisations have joined the Athens Declaration & Call for Action, strengthening industry pressure on European authorities to ensure the...
Regional airlines warn EU261 reform could endanger essential European air links
Thirty-five CEOs of European regional airlines have warned that proposed revisions to the EU261 passenger rights regulation could threaten the viability of regional air...
European Regions Airline Association welcomes Sunclass Airlines as new member
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has added Sunclass Airlines to its growing roster of airline members, further strengthening its representation of Europe’s regional...
EU Parliament defends strong passenger rights as airlines warn of disproportionate impact
The European Parliament has adopted a strong position on the revision of EU air passenger rights rules (EU261), reaffirming its commitment to maintaining and...
ERA welcomes Maersk Air Cargo as new airline member
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has announced that Maersk Air Cargo has joined the organisation as its latest airline member, further broadening ERA’s...
Airline industry warns EU261 reform could double costs and threaten airfare affordability
Joint Industry Position – October 2025
European airlines are sounding the alarm over what they describe as “gold-plated” reform plans for EU Regulation 261/2004 —...
ERA warns EU lawmakers: Proposed EU261 revision threatens regional air connectivity
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has urged Members of the European Parliament to reconsider key elements of the proposed revision to EU Regulation...
European aviation sector urges accelerated policy action on Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Leading European aviation bodies, joined by fuel suppliers and cargo operators, have issued an urgent call for stronger policy support to scale up sustainable...
Airports and airlines demand end to sudden flight restrictions, urge enforcement of EU noise rules
Europe's aviation sector issued an urgent plea to governments and the European Commission to stop bypassing established legal frameworks when tackling airport noise, warning...
Airline groups criticise EU Passenger Rights reform for ignoring operational realities and adding complexity
Two major European airline associations—Airlines for Europe (A4E) and the European Regions Airline Association (ERA)—have voiced strong concerns over the EU Council’s newly agreed...
ERA urges EU-US to ease trade tensions to protect aviation and regional communities
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is calling on EU and US leaders to de-escalate trade tensions threatening the aviation industry. ERA warns that...
Airlines warn Amsterdam Schiphol flight cap threatens EU Single Market
Airlines for Europe(A4E), European Regions Airline Association (ERA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urge the Dutch government to reconsider Schiphol Airport’s flight...
FTL Airlines joins European Regions Airline Association (ERA)
FTL Airlines has become the newest member of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable growth and industry collaboration. Operating...
European aviation sector urges EU Commission to deliver a decarbonisation strategy
Today, the European aviation sector delivered a stark message to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, urging the creation of a comprehensive Aviation...
European aviation industry calls for policy action to boost SAF production
Europe’s aviation sector has urged EU policymakers to adopt seven key measures to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and avoid reliance on imports.A...
European aviation leaders applaud inclusion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act, urge further policy action for global leadership in SAF industry
Leading European aviation associations celebrate the inclusion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a 'strategic net-zero technology' in the EU's Net Zero Industry Act...
European Aviation Sector applauds CAAF/3 agreement on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
The five prominent European aviation associations (*), representing airlines, airports, civil aeronautics industry, and air navigation service providers, have jointly welcomed the recent agreement...
70% of jet fuels at EU airports will have to be green by 2050 – Industry agrees
2% of jet fuel must be sustainable as of 2025, and 70% by 2050
Hydrogen and fuel produced from used cooking oil are...
European aviation industry calls for swift adoption of ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) key to reaching Net ZeroSustainable aviation is a shared goal across societies, industries and economies. It is right and proper...
Aviation industry welcomes pause on rollout of new border system for EU
ACI EUROPE, A4E, ERA and IATA welcome the decision to postpone the implementation of the EU’s new smart border system for non-EU nationals (i.e....