Tuesday 21 November 2023
Europe’s airlines seek global vision for sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) as European rules take effect
Wednesday 11 October 2023
European aviation commits to deliver the world’s most efficient, environmentally friendly sky

Wednesday 26 April 2023
Agreement on ReFuel EU is a step forward in letting SAF flow in Europe
Monday 24 April 2023
EU policymakers should ensure ReFuel EU can finally take to the skies and help set the course for net zero aviation in Europe
A single mandate in a single aviation marketAmbitious but achievable quotasHigh standards for truly sustainable SAFPrice support mechanisms closing the gap between SAFs and fossil fuels
Wednesday 18 January 2023
A4E Welcomes New Members Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney

Thursday 8 December 2022
Airlines 4 Europe statement on EU agreement reforming the Emissions Trading System (ETS) for aviation
A4E statement on EU agreement reforming the Emissions Trading System (ETS) for aviation
Tuesday 4 October 2022
A4E calls on all players in European aviation to learn the lessons of 2022 to prevent a repeat of the summer chaos
Tuesday 2 August 2022
Airlines 4 Europe issue statement on its position on EU data act.....
This paper outlines the sectoral needs and views of airlines linked to the use of data generated during the operation of an aircraft. Such data is not only used to provide Air Navigation Services, which is regulated within the Single European Sky framework — but also for internal airline analytics and processes linked to aircraft maintenance, operational improvements, safety management or reducing the environmental impact of flying.
The general view of airlines is that the data generated in-flight (and in general during aircraft operation) should be owned and controlled by the airline.
Introduction
“As a horizontal proposal, the Data Act envisages basic rules for all sectors as regards the rights to use data, such as in the areas of smart machinery or consumer goods. However, the rights and obligations on access and use of data have also been regulated to varying degrees at sectoral level. The Data Act will not change any such existing legislation, but future legislation in these areas should in principle be aligned with the horizontal principles of the Data Act.”1.This document will deal with the sectoral view of airlines and aircraft operators (hereinafter jointly referred to as “aircraft operators”) as they rely heavily on data, its sharing, and analysis in two different areas:
- Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Air Navigation Service Provision
- Aircraft operator’s internal analytics and processes
Aircraft operators’ internal analytics and processes are directly linked to the EU Data Act. Aircraft operators use data analytics for optimising fuel consumption and technical operation, which can extend into other modes of transport. Aircraft MRO organisations use such data to develop and improve predictive maintenance tools helping aircraft operators to become more cost-efficient and sustainable. Unfortunately, retrieval and sharing of data is taxing and sometimes impossible, as dominant manufacturers of aircraft and connected products restrict access to “their” data.

Thursday 31 March 2022
Aviation remains one of the worst hit sectors, with Airlines 4 Europe airlines having lost nearly 500m passengers during COVID-19 pandemic.
Two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began in Europe, and five weeks after the outbreak of war in Ukraine, A4E CEOs are navigating back-to-back crises and have called on European policymakers to take urgent action on key legislative proposals that would strengthen airlines’ recovery prospects, protect and accelerate decarbonisation efforts and help rebuild passenger connectivity.
Sunday 13 June 2021
A4E CEOs call for gradual lifting of all travel restrictions this summer
70% of EU population on track to receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by end of June, with nearly 25% fully vaccinated.EU countries must swiftly restore freedom of movement for citizens and implement COVID Digital Certificate system without additional restrictions.Testing & quarantines cannot become the ‘new norm’ in travel.

Tuesday 1 June 2021
Europe’s travel & tourism sector welcomes adoption of “EU Digital COVID Certificate” regulation and urges swift implementation
Friday 14 May 2021
Europe’s airspace users expected to cover up to €5.4 bn in lost ANSP revenues through higher ATC charges beginning in 2023
Airspace users repeatedly urged States to use COVID-19 EU Recovery Funds to close revenue gaps – not make airspace users and their passengers foot the bill.
Updated regulation will siphon money away from airspace users’ planned decarbonisation ambitions.
Wednesday 12 May 2021
Travel & tourism stakeholders’ position on Digital Green Certificate Trilogues & Council Recommendation on travel coordination
In its latest Communication updating the New Industrial Strategy (05.05.2021), the European Commission recognised that tourism was “hardest hit” by the COVID-19 crisis and that mobility “would face a slower and more uneven recovery”. It is time to support the travel and tourism ecosystem, which is vital for the broader restart of the European economy.

Thursday 8 April 2021
Airlines 4 Europe issue a roadmap to restore air travel for summer 2021.

Wednesday 7 April 2021
Preparing for summer 2021 - An EU roadmap to restore air travel
Friday 26 March 2021
A4E Welcomes European Parliament Decision to Fast-track Digital Green Certificates Proposal via Urgent Procedure
Positive vote will facilitate operational use of the certificates by June.A4E airlines working with regulators on technical specifications for the certificates.A4E CEOs set out common framework needed for a summer restart.
