Europe Builds a New Aviation Fortress

Europe Commission Closes Evidence Call on New Aviation Strategy

The Data

The Europe Commission closed its “call for evidence” (May 21) for a comprehensive EU Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy . The new strategy (replacing the 2015 plan) will focus on :

• Strategic autonomy (reduced reliance on non-EU carriers amid intensifying global competition)
• Decarbonisation & digital transition (accelerating green and digital transformation)
• Resilience against GNSS interference, security challenges, and crisis response
• Workforce development (maintaining a skilled workforce underpinning sector success)

The B2B Angle

If you are an airline consolidator or cargo forwarder, expect regulatory friction . The Europe is prioritizing measures to ensure a level playing field and preserve Europe industrial leadership . Expect potential cost increases on long-haul routes as protectionist policies take shape.