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Environment A unique worldwide off-setting scheme to address airlines’ CO2 emissions The airline sector is the only industry having volunteered to set up a very ambitious scheme tackling its CO2 emissions. The agreement within ICAO to set up CORSIA represents an...
Joint Association letter on CORSIA
Commissioner Violeta Bulc European Commission Rue de la Loi 200 1049 Brussels Belgium Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete European Commission Rue de la Loi 200 1049 Brussels Belgium CORSIA & implementation of Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention in EU Member States...
Position Paper on Brexit
Since the creation of the European Single Aviation Market in the 1990s, EU airlines have been operating within a comprehensive common framework comprising rules on safety, security, environment and consumer protection. This has delivered huge benefits in terms of...
AIRE 10 proposals on SES legislation (Charging, Performance and Network Manager Regulations)
• SES Performance scheme: Short term measures The current mechanism (Performance Scheme) which is a hybrid price-cap has not delivered the expected reduction of ATM charges paid by the airlines. The implementation of an adequate economic regulation...
Open letter to the EU Council of Ministers – Implementation of regulation EU 458/2017, regarding reinforcement of checks against relevant databases at external borders
Dear Ministers for Justice and Home Affairs, The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airlines for Europe (A4E), the Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE), the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and Airport Council...
EU Smart Borders Package Entry-Exit System / ETIAS / API
January 2017 EU Smart Borders Package Entry-Exit System / ETIAS / API In April 2016, the European Commission presented the Communication “Stronger and Smarter Information Systems for Borders and Security” which establishes...
Joint Industry Position Paper on PNR Data Formats and Transfer Protocols in the context of EU PNR Directive
EU PNR DirectivePNR Data Format and Transfer...
IACA position in reply to the European Commission’s public consultation on the policy options for market-based measures to reduce the climate change impact from international aviation.
Position Paper May 2016 Questions for consultation Following the Paris Agreement and considering the agreed long-term goal, what kind of effort should come from international aviation and how should this develop over time? IACA has always been in favour...
IACA position on the discussions within the European Parliament concerning the European Commission’s proposal to amend the EU Package Travel Directive – 2013/0246(COD) – specifically in relation to circumstances giving consumers a right to withdraw from the contract without penalty
Introduction The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) represents 28 airlines that operate various business models to cater for different demands in the travel market, including low-cost, seat-only and tour operator traffic. Their common feature is efficiency...
International Air Carrier Association’s (IACA) position on the European Commission’s proposal for
Introduction The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) represents 30 airlines that operate various business models to cater for different demands in the travel market, including low-cost, seat-only and tour operator traffic. Their common feature is efficiency...