Intra-European airlines provide vital air services between the regions and major hubs of Europe. Regional air services contribute to the decentralization of populations and encourage the growth of new business in regional communities. They also operate the most environmentally friendly jet and turboprop aircraft. These services are now under threat from various factors such as the soaring price of oil, political pressure to reduce aviation’s environmental impact culminating in the inclusion of aviation in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, and the impending UK E-Borders legislation.

How airline profits will be affected by future fuel and carbon prices and fuel availability; forecast demand for aircraft of 20-120 seats and the need to ensure better regulation procedures at European level will therefore be key themes at the Manchester conference.
 
Journalists covering era2008 are offered:

• Major policy presentations on topical air transport issues
• Direct contact with airline presidents and the rest of the industry’s decision-makers, all in one place at one time, including an exclusive Media Breakfast on 9 October.
• A series of media briefings by leading industry players
• A constant flow of new information, from exhibitors’ revelations via expert speeches to the Association’s respected Awards.
• Exclusive use of the fully-equipped Media Centre, courtesy of GE-Aviation, enabling you to file stories quickly and with ease.

Who can attend?

The ERA General Assembly is open to accredited journalists and reporters only.  TV and broadcast media must notify ERA in advance of their intention to attend any part of the General Assembly in order to obtain security clearance.  Please contact Lesley Shepherd, Manager Corporate Communications on +44 (0)1276 485578 or Mob: +44 (0)7713 984793.
 
All media delegates must register their attendance in advance.  To register your attendance, please go to the Registration Page and select the Media Delegate option.

Expenses

Attendance is free for accredited media delegates. Media delegates are required to fund their own travel and hotel expenses.