Flight risk: Europe’s squeeze on aviation threatens competitiveness 

And, with its point-to-point travel options, business aviation enables travellers to fly directly to hundreds of airports that are not reached, either directly or at all, by commercial airline services. That provides quick, flexible travel solutions for companies, particularly those with multi-site operations or in underserved regions. 

The sector’s impact extends far beyond its immediate transportation benefits, as outlined in  the “European Business Aviation Manifesto” we published with the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). It highlights business aviation’s safety and sustainability-enhancing new technologies that ultimately scale up to commercial airliners.  

Business aviation manufacturers spend €3 billion a year on technology and more efficient aircraft. Significant investments are already being made in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), electric and hybrid-electric aircraft and hydrogen-powered propulsion systems.  

By collaborating with the industry on technology advancements, European governments can achieve a more balanced and effective approach to reducing aviation’s carbon footprint. 

Instead, misplaced measures against business aviation could lead to troubling outcomes. 

Financial slump: New taxes and flight limits that some countries are considering would weaken and reduce business aviation’s economic contributions. By making it prohibitively expensive, France may prompt businesses to relocate or conduct operations elsewhere, leading to a loss of jobs and tax revenue in the long run.