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Managing Director, Airlines for Europe (A4E)
About Airlines for Europe (A4E)
Aviation has contributed to the strengthening of ties between citizens, businesses, and governments across borders, materializing the cornerstones of European integration — the free movement of people and goods. The industry is an economic enabler, supporting investment, tourism, trade, and job creation, including in remote and peripheral regions of Europe. Overall, aviation directly and indirectly supports an estimated 9.4 million jobs and contributes €624 billion (4%) to EU GDP.
Recognizing the transformation of the airline industry and the considerable challenges it faces in Europe, the CEOs of Air France KLM, easyJet, IAG, Lufthansa Group and Ryanair came together in 2015, uniting beyond traditionally perceived divides between legacy and low-cost carriers. In an unprecedented way, the five largest European airlines decided to form a single voice for aviation’s most pressing issues in Brussels. They were convinced that there could no longer be a delay in defining a clear long-term vision for aviation in Europe, and that the achievements and benefits of 25 years of the single market could be further enhanced through bold policies that would benefit consumers, ensuring a continuous, sustainable, safe, and competitive air transport market. Emboldened by the lack of progress made by previous EU airline associations, Airlines for Europe (A4E) successfully launched in January 2016.
Today, A4E counts 16 leading airline groups as its members, representing most of European air traffic. New carriers both big and small, low-cost, legacy and cargo have joined. Beyond airlines, global manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and GE have also become members of A4E.
Working together for a sustainable and, a balanced aviation sector, A4E’s unique setup stems from a clear focus on issues that affect the mobility of passengers and goods and impose significant burdens on airlines. We want to be a part of the solution, ensuring that the right actions are taken to improve air connectivity with the lowest possible carbon footprint. The right balance needs to be found to promote sustainability while supporting the industry’s competitiveness to the benefit of travelers and businesses across Europe.
Artificially determined levies, inadequate regulation and outdated legislation stand in the way of this objective. To that end, A4E has launched campaigns promoting long-term solutions to reduce the environmental impact of aviation, including the use of sustainable aviation fuels, reinvigorating EU airspace reform, tackling airport market power and excessive charges, eliminating unjustified aviation taxes, and developing fair and balanced passenger rights. With rising concern over Europe’s economic competitiveness, the digitalisation of societies and industries, global security threats and pressures on Schengen’s internal borders, airlines are committed to playing a key role in facilitating the safe and secure flow of passengers and goods to, from and within the continent.
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About A4E
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