EU policymakers and member states must do whatever it takes to deliver a competitive European airline sector

EU policymakers and member states must do whatever it takes to deliver a competitive European airline sector
Опубликовано: Friday, 13 September 2024 05:40

Recognizing the importance of air transport for driving Europe’s economic prosperity, A4E supports the Draghi recommendations for Europe’s aviation industry to ensure this continues, namely: Supporting the green transition and stimulating the supply of low carbon fuels Unlocking investment in decarbonizing aviation Reforming Europe’s inefficient Airspace Addressing so-called asymmetric decarbonization and business leakage In particular, the report confirms that air transport is a hard to decarbonize sector which has a critical need for low carbon fuels, recognizing that the cost of energy is a significant driver of the competitiveness gap that is emerging between Europe and the rest of the world.

Reacting to the release of the report, Airlines for Europe Managing Director Ourania Georgoutsakou said: “The next Commission must be bold and implement policies that will address the aviation issues in the Draghi report: support low carbon fuels, tackle business leakage and complete our single market. The EU excels in producing reports but that alone will not ensure Europe remains a global industrial and economic powerhouse. With this new mandate Europe now needs to excel in implementing policies that keep us competitive.

“Many people dubbed Mario Draghi Super Mario for saving the euro. This time he has been asked help save Europe’s industrial future and competitiveness. European policymakers and national governments must embrace the report recommendations and do whatever it takes to level-up Europe’s prosperity for generations to come,” she continued.

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