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European Commission adopts Passenger Mobility Package
12 December 2023: The European Commission adopted the Passenger Mobility Package on 29 November; a set of three proposals aimed at modifying the EU passenger rights framework. The package is a step towards reshaping the current outdated regulation on air passenger rights, but more is still needed.
The proposals are as follows:
Transport Commissioner calls for standardisation of hand luggage
12 December 2023: European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean, sent an open letter on 6 December regarding standardised weights and dimensions for hand luggage, calling on the aviation industry as a whole for its full engagement in this standardisation process (see attached the letter, available for members only).
European Parliament report on electric aviation adopted
23 January 2024: The report on electric aviation led by MEP Erik Bergkvist was adopted by the European Parliament during last week’s plenary sessions, with 414 votes to 118 and 93 abstentions.
The report highlights the need for more targeted public funding by European Union agencies and initiatives to help fund innovation and bring electric aviation products to market and develop the appropriate ground infrastructure to support this emerging sectors.
Industry Affairs Group and Environmental and Social Group joint meeting
FINISHED
24 January 2024
ERA Air Safety Group
FINISHED
24–25 April 2024
EUROCONTROL Aviation Learning Centre, Luxembourg, hosted by Luxair
Safety Forum
19–20 June 2024
Brussels (co-organised with EUROCONTROL and the Flight Safety Foundation)
Industry Affairs Group and Environmental and Social Group joint meeting
November 2024 (date TBC)
Belgium (hybrid)
ERA Operations Group
3 December 2024
EASA Headquarters, Cologne
ERA Air Safety Group
4 December 2024
EASA Headquarters, Cologne
ENDS Europe
‘Ban on flights with 4-hour rail alternatives would cut Spanish domestic aviation emissions by 10%,’ by Richard Weyndling, 20 October 2023